How To Fix Stuck Deck Engagement (Blades Always Spinning) 

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Taryl, you're the best! Very informative plus lots of fun. I'm an old guy (68) and remember hanging out in machine shops and gas stations in rural NC. Started out as a kid fixing flats (a weekly event) on my bicycle, then trying to get my first $50 junker Ford on the road. You could hang out with the older guys, learn something and maybe even get a sandwich and RC Cola if you swept up the place, cleaned out the grease pit and dumped the ash trays. You take us back to the old days! Mechanics back then didn't have clean clipboards, clean fingernails, wear ties and girly earrings! Back to the present... a month ago I successfully replaced my Craftsman's blades after watching another of your videos. Now I want to pull my deck again to check a few things you covered here. Thanks again! You really should be on prime time TV!

So I just changed my spindles, pulleys, blades, cleaned the deck, and fixed my blade disengaging issue. All thanks to your video. Probably took a little longer than it should have but hey it was my first time. Thanks for the great tutorial!!

My Ariens 42" gear driven rider has the exact same deck. I had some broken blade spindle mounts and had the problem with the blade not disengaging. This was the exact fix I needed and I learned all I need to know about my mower deck from this video. I just got done gooberin' it up and it works perfectly now.

Simply the best mechanic on you tube! 5 stars!

These videos are so funny and educational at the same time. Thank you for posting these. You have saved us all so much money and entertained us at the same time. Please keep posting more videos.

This is April 6 2017, I just came across this video my younger brother has this problem so I can now fix it for him that you so very much for the video ur the man

Mr Gross. Thank you so much for your instructional videos!!!!! I have a 2005, Crapsman LT2000 garden tractor, that I am keeping alive. Somehow, I sheared off the support that suspends the deck, after a pulley spline "rounded out." I had already replaced the engine with a real Kohler, Command, from a "Briggs -n-Scrappin," and numerous spindle replacements. I was ready to give up and trash the "tractor" because of the sheared support. A neighbor had a old rusted deck. I cut off the three welded tabs, that support the idler pulleys, and mig welded it my deck. You inspired me to not quit. I have a kubota tractor with loader, backhoe, and belly mower. But, I am challenged to keep the Crapsman alive. 90% of these mowers are made by MTD, a corporation that began in Cleveland, Ohio, 15 miles from me, in the 1930's, by real machinists. Thank you so much. Junior, William, Ronny, and that "Taryl" guy, are a really a good crew. Ron

Got my first riding mower, a used Craftsman 2000LT and this was about the most educational video I have seen on deck maintenance! Thanks brother! Gonna go grind out a couple parts to get that engagement working again!

Taryl, Just wanted to say this is a great, informative, and very helpful video. Thanks, you saved me a couple of hundred dollars by being able to finish this job myself instead of taking it to my local repair shop. Keep up the good work. "There's your dinner"!!!!

Searching the internet to find why my mower deck wasn't working see this video, was like there is no way this is going to be informative. BOY WAS I WRONG!!! probably the best video I've seen about fixing lawn mowers

Thanks for the great video Taryl! It was as if it was custom made for me. I have a Craftsman LT2000 year 2008 and my problem was the exact opposite. My blades would NOT spin half the time when engaged. Last weekend I dropped the deck and applied your fix to the letter and, PRESTO, smooth as silk now. I even used the anti-sieze goop like you. Keep up the great work. I learn a lot. Your videos are not run of the mill. They address real world problems. Even the odd problems that only an experienced guy like you and your crew see. In this case, you used your engineering skill and mind to solve the problem WITHOUT new parts. You were right, anyone else would have simply ordered new parts. Keep it up. I need my dinner!

called a parts place today & while on hold there recording actually mentioned Taryl's channel & said to check it out. That was pretty cool.

You are amazing. A customer brought in this exact same tractor. I got it running like brand new and went to mow with it and I couldn't get the blades to disengage. Watch this video and did the exact same thing you showed and BAM. Engages and disengages as it should. Hes got a beautiful running and mowing tractor now. Thank you Taryl.

I learned More about lawn mower decks in this One video than I have searching the internet

Thank you so freaking much, man. Taryl, you saved my biscuits with this one. I've been trying to figure out why my blades won't disengage for a long time. Haven't fixed it yet, but from what I have gathered, going down there and pulling and wiggling and observing, this is definitely my problem. Great work!

I thought I just had a bad clutch cable but after watching this video I had found my problem, a little work on the bench grinder and i'm all fixed up. Thanks for the video.

This was the first Taryl video I ever watched one of the best helped me fix my mower 3 years ago

That has to be one of the best repair videos complete with comedy I have seen. Thanks for sharing Taryl.

Taryl you are the reason i have gained so much knowledge for tractors. Thank you so much for everything.

Out of all the other vids on this subject, YOURS is definitely the best at showing where everything GO’s! Thanks!

Thanks so much for the video. Mine was the grease and the return spring. It is fixed and runs like a dream again!😃

The "BEST" video of this repair. I have always used Never Seize on every nut and bolt.

This is one of the first T.F.A. videos I ever watched. Probably 8 years ago. It came in handy then and again today as my new used Craftsman mower wasn't wanting to engage the blades. Ground the divots out and goobered the deck up with never-seize and she's a happy lawn tractor again! Thanks again Taryl!

I can see clearly now!!!!! A full explanation of what is going on and why it doesn't, Thank you very much for being out there.

Thanks! This is exactly like my K-Gro LT4218C Riding Mower (KMart Special in 1994!) Only Diff. is mine don't have cable like this one and I don't have wheels on deck. Taryl you're the best! A fine example of an American Self Made Business Man!

42in Craftsman 917.271110 - Deck rebuild in progress. Decided to do the break job while waiting for deck parts. Don't have them in my bedroom. :-( . Stopped by the store and ordered a couple of stickers. One goes on the mower the other in the workshop. Thanks Taryl !!

Taryl is the MAN! I couldn't have done the repair without this video and my mower works GREAT. Thanks so much, Taryl!

You are the only one who lubricated the mechanism for the blade engagement ... Good attention to detail and information , thanks bro ...

TARYL EXCELLENT VIDEOS, EVERYONE OF THEM.THEY ARE PERFECTLY CLEAR. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Taryl, I wanted to say Thank You!! Been working on my Husqvarna 42" deck. Replaced spindles, pulleys, and blades brakes. Everything was great..till the brake part. Just wouldn't work quite right. All parts I reused except new brake pads. Took it apart twice but it just wasn't smooth as it should've been. Saw the video, took it apart and used power wire brush to clean the original parts. Then I "goobered" it up as you said and put it back together like you did. Worked perfectly!! That polishing and taking off all the 10yr old crap (roughness" was the trick. The "goobering" I actually said out loud for luck as I put it back together. Thanks buddy! Keep up the work.

Just fixed this issue on my Craftsman LT1000 thanks to the video! Thanks Taryl!

Simple instructions and straight forward on how to look for other problems. Thank you.

Thanks for the video and advice. I bought a used mower for my son and had this exact problem and basically the same mower. After watching your video I was able to get it up and running. Thanks again.

Taryl - thanks for the video - you bailed me out today. I followed your instructions and it worked out like a charm. The only difference was I didn't have another pulley in my bedroom ;). Thanks again for sharing your knowledge & humor. You're the BEST!!! I did what you said, fixed my mower and cut my lawn all in the same day. 👍

Awesome! I have this exact same Craftsman LT200. Mine was seized in the same place. Replaced both pulleys 173437 & 173437 (they are slightly different), cleaned up all the surfaces with a wire brush attachment for a drill, used anti-seize and this video. No longer chews the deck belt and disengages perfectly. Thank you sir!

Followed your instructions to know what to do on my 2002 Briggs 21 HP 42 inch deck LT1000. I was having trouble trying to find the spot to stop the blades from continually running - a dangerous issue to be sure! Glad to get the "heads up" from the expert. I like your trick of folding the leading arms to make a handle! Good Work Taryl!

Thanks so much. Seeing you can scrape down divets vs buying new part saved me money. Also made it so easy.

I preformed these exact steps on my lt2000 yesterday. Now it's slicker than snot!!! Thank you.

Thanks Taryl I have very same issue. Will be checking on that deck this weekend thanks

I'm glad we have the Interscreen Taryle, you've taught me a lot. Thanks Dactyl

Just fixed my lt 1000 craftsman mower deck, same issue. , thanks Daryl !

This was spot-on for my tractor. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. Really helped me out.

Just did this and my mower works perfectly! Thank you for posting!

I cannot thank you enough for this video it fixed my mower and now it engages like new

Thank you Taryl! This was the exact problem I was having with my mower!

Freakin Halarious and helpfull at the same time.Thank you and many blessings !

Had the same problem but I ran over a bunji cord and had to change the belt and then noticed the gear was super tight and it was rattling and you just showed me what the problem was (need to file it down) wooooooo hooooo!!!! Thank you!!!

Taryl, you done it again. Proud of you and proud of me. Thanks.

By far the best . Thanks for the humor while doing the labor , that was great and crystal clear

Dude, you have helped me a lot more than you'll ever know, I have an older Craftsman, and Cub Cadet, yours vids have helped me rebuild both and save thousands, THANX!

This did the trick! Fantastic that it cost nothing. Thank you!

Saved me!!! Couldn't figure out why engagement arm wasn't going back all the way!!I have rod operated but still, found the NASTY NUB and now slicker than snot!!! Thanks!!! I'm now saying goober it up,Lmao!

this guy knows what he's talking about I also learn more about on this one video except for the looks he's okay

A couple of things. This guy is awesome. Second I will be saying goober it up from here on out when applying anti-seize! Thanks for the video boss!

Excellent tutorial. Just inherited one of these mowers and the blades won’t disengage. Now I have a fun DIY refurb to do. Thanks brother!

Thank you for posting this video. Saved me $$$ and only took an hour or so to get the mower deck fixed.

Thank for taking the time to show me how to fix my own lawn mower..

Not only is this a VERY informative video it also talks to you in a way that even if you have no mechanical abilities you can fix what is wrong with your mower. Very detailed, step by step! Awesome, not to mention very funny! Goober it up! Goober it up!

THANKS!!! I took my 2nd hand Poulan Pro deck completely apart 2 years ago to rebuild it but after a few months it became just a box of parts in the barn that I had no idea what to do with until your video.

I didn't know if there was more than one idler spring. Now I know the idler on the left side, doesnt have a spring. Thank you Taryl!

want to say thank you, you saved me 200 dollars that is how much the local repair place wanted. keep the great videos coming

I just replaced the engagement cable on a Craftsman LT1000 and noticed it wasn't disengaging correctly... now I know why, thanx. 👍👍👍

Hi Taryl!! I just did this on my ARIENS 42" tractor mower because YOU show everything step by step and I for 1 really appreciate the info video. BEFORE the replacement of the plate (that you ground) I had replaced the idler pulleys with exact replacements (My old ones wern't bad but I had the deck out to replace the DRIVE PULLEYS and thought I'd be proactive by doing the deck pulleys too) My mower was working ok with the old pulleys but after I changed the deck pulleys and turned it back on the deck was making a horrible racket, so now knowing about the sticking/worn plate I figured THAT was the problem and ordered a new plate, new brakes, new springs and took pictures of everything BEFORE I started and followed your GREAT video to the T. - I got everything back together and same thing; the deck makes a horrible banging and there is a horrible vibration that wasn't present BEFORE I changed the (deck) idlers. I have had the darn deck out SEVERAL times now to check everything and everything seems fine. I don't think the blades are timed on this unit......Any suggestions as to what to check next? Thanks Again!!

(0:40) "hold on, I have to take the cap off" - hilarious! Great instruction vid as always

Great! Exactly the same deck as the Ryobi HDK19H42. Had to replace a spindle and when I got it off found the problem with the engagement. and tension springs. You explained everything I had going on.

GREAT JOB ABOUT THE MOWER DECK TARYL--THANKS FOR THE LESSON..

I used the hint of using the metal rods as a handle. Very helpful video. Thanks.

Taryl, You save me time and money. I can't thank you enough!

Thanks for this video. My deck was missing one piece and wouldn't you know it was the one you gave the part number for. It made all the difference and I even had time for a beer afterwards. Thanks!

Went from a side discharge to a mulcher!... Great video and how to fix the issue.

Most of the other videos are buying a new bracket. I was looking for one where it was repaired with a grinder. Thank you.

Your the best! You explain everything.... Step by step . Thank you

This is a classic video Taryl at his best This video helped me save a mover that I was going to junk. I learned a lot. Thank you Taryl Goober it up !

Taryl is a hell of a sweet guy, Good ol style guy. The presentation and info is awesome.

Just the best!! Thank you very much for your video

Goober it up goober it up lol

You are the best. Thank you for sharing.

Taryl, I'm now a subscriber to your channel! I was going to send my 2006 Craftsman LT3000/20HP/42" Deck (917.276813) to a small engine repair shop until I watched your great video. Hands down the best instructional/fix it yourself tutorial I've seen to date! I removed the blade clutch unit, detailed cleaned each part and afterward generously lubed all the parts. Once reinstall all parts, I was very impressed on the ease of engaging the blade control lever. I can now engage the lever with one finger, ha! And the braking of the blades even stop better than before. You Rock! I look forward to more helpful videos...

Excellent "How To" video Taryl.

I had the exact same mower with the exact same problem, and you saved me a lot of headaches. Thank you brother! What can I say, you're "sliker'n snot".

I like the humor in your videos! And the content as well. Very informative.

Great job!! Happened on mine after 18 years. Took it apart today. tomorrow clean, paint and grind.

Best damn explanation of this problem I have ever seen. Many thanks for this video.

Taryl daktoll was watching your vids on Sunday morn and you just happened to hit on one of problems I have on one of my tractors. U are da man. Do rag thanks you. Love your vids man.

What a hoot! It took me awhile until I realized your style of humor is much like that of the late Jim Varney ( Earnest P. Worrell). That's a sincere compliment! Keep on!!

Thank you again for the Great Video bought one of these used the seller had removed the blade brake and also had bad bearings in the the towers.

Nice fix and great additional points to check & fix while the deck is off.

A local shop wanted 350-500 to do what cost less than 50 in parts and about an hour after watching your video. Great entertainment too.

Thanks, just got this problem last week & been searching for a fix.your explanation and video did it !!

A true master at his craft.

10 POINTS! I thought those "detents" were supposed to be there. I ground them out, cleaned it up, goobered it up with grease and shot some spray paint on the deck to boot. Engages and disengages like a new one! Thanks for the tips!

The best video I came across, see many more but did not mentioned duvets. But luckily before the deck was to get attached, I use my grinder to take duvets out. Thanks. 04/01/18

my neighbors mower did that today and thanks to your video i was able to fix his poulan riding mower for him . THANK YOU FOR SHOWING HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM+×÷ HENRY

Thanks, Taryl. I'm back in business. I goobered it up real nice.

Finally a detailed video of the issue I was having with my mower not disengaging. Got er done! Awesome video and you're hilarious bud!

wonderful job i learn new things evrytime i get to your website..........thanks

good to see people fixing stuff. Fun information excellent show.

You is Awesome and the the best-est lawnmower MAN mechanic on you Yotube! 6stars!

Great stuff! Done with humour and accessible to all us feeble minded repair wannabees. Keep up your helpful videos and have a beer at the end of the day. Cheers!