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Ride on Mower Deck always engaged

9 years ago

Hi, I have a Viking MT540 ride on mower and as soon as I turn it on the blades engage straight away, even though I have the blades lifted up with the lever, also when i cut, the blades are uneven on each side, so when im cutting, 1 side of the deck cuts lower than the other, also when i look at the deck i can move it by pushing it, it wobbles!! Has anyone any idea what could be the issue?
Thanks in advance

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tinkerer200
9 years ago
Never had that experience because I never owned one of those mowers. Sounds to me like a linkage holding the mower deck up has come off or broken. Should be fairly simple to find the problem, if above your ability then there are repair shops which would be happy to help you.

Walt Conner
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