Craftsman 42" tractor with 18.0 HP kohler engine loses power when blade engaged
SOURCE: 42 inch Craftsman blades won't engage
is the belt spinning & smoking when blades are engaged or the belt won't spin if the belt spins but blades wont go then there is something stuck under the deck or the bearings are gone out do to not being greased
SOURCE: engine cuts out when engaging clutch or engaging blades..
lift the seat and make sure the connector is firmly plugged into the seat switch
SOURCE: tractor starts, stalls when blade is engaged, or brake released
you have a safety switch malfunctioning or a transistorized relay not working properly. Go to www.partsdirect.com, this is sears website. It should be able to find and illustrated parts list for your mower.
SOURCE: my craftsman lawn tractor 42
most likely you are in reverse with the key in the mow forward position only. turn key to the reverse mode or put the gear selector to forward mode.
SOURCE: Craftsman 42 '' 19.5hp lawn tractor gear shift
the belt is bad if not there is trouble in the drive shaft.Thank you for asking and I hope this helps you.Please leave me a 4 thumbs up.
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