Craftsman 22 hp. When I engage the mower deck it seems that there is a problem with the electric clutch. The deck does not engage and there is an audible hissing sound from the pulley just under the electric clutch. The Clutch is sjpinning but it seem to not be engaging.

Check for voltage at the electric pto clutch connector if 12 +volts is there when the switch is on then the clutch is bad; otherwise, you need back through the wiring to find the problem.

The switch is on the dash bezel, the electric clutch is on the deck. Some clutches can be adjusted but I need the model number of your mower first.

Hello,

I had the same problem. My problem was something was preventing the blades from spinning, so the 1st thing you can do is check to make sure your blades turn, and test this while the mower is off.

While it is a pain, you can also take the deck out and check to see if this help and you are able to freely turn the blades. If everything is working properly, you should be able to turn the blades by hand.

In my case, I has a stick jammed into the belts and pulley, so when I would engage the blade, it would cause my mower to stall when it tried to engage the belt.

Hope this helps.

Dave

check for power going to the electric clutch

cut the wires running to the switch...try again...if same, stripp back wires, and twist together...wrap in tape or use some sort of connector...it's electric and should be treated as such...try again...still ?? Start finding those switches and repeat the process til it works...theres usually 3 or 4...

yes it is a bad belt unless it is a hydro-stat(no clutch) you need to look under the mower and see if the belt is on correctly

Check the drive belt for the blades

Check proper belt routing. These models are a little tricky. Also check tensioner spring.

sounds like you probably need a new clutch. they short out internally and blows the fuse