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Blades are staying ingaged

17 years ago

I HAVE A CRAFTSMAN 20HP 48'' MDL # 917.272246 I WAS SPRAYING THE YARD WHEN I NOTICED MY BLADES WERE STARTING TO ENGAGE IT WAS SLOW AT FIRST AND EVENTUALLY STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED SO I SHUT IT DOWN LOOKED UNDER NEITH AND THE BEARING CASING HAD CAME OFF AND ONE OFTHE BEARING WERE PICHED ON THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SO I TOOK IT OFF AND HAD THE BEARINGS REPLACED I PUT IT BACK ON AND NOW IAM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE

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baymee
17 years ago
There is an air gap of about .012 between the drive and driven clutch. There should be 3 adjusting nuts to open or close the gap. Look closely for the gap in the 3 inspection ports. I suspect your gap is too close.
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