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it could be the belt that is gettin worn or a bit slack or the switch that engages the drive is gettind dicky
dose this happen on short grass or just long grass when it has to work harder
Thanks, David. Mainly on long grass.
Does the blade stop turning when mowing along, or is it that you cannot get it to restart after switching off.
Assuming it is an electro clutch system and it starts okay from cold then either the switch or clutch itself at fault.
New belt would be first thing I'd try.
Not helpful I know but I'd change to a better make like etesia or an iseki something that's made for our kind of work not homeowners specials.
Thanks everybody. It's a fairly new belt, so may be the switch.
I am no expert but sounds to me like a belt tension issue ( pulleys/ Belt routing or needing adjustment.) Half inch defection on longest section of belt. Are there multiple belts?
Mine dine that ...eventually the blades wouldn't go on at all..it was the electric clutch but because the machine was 4 year old I got it fixed under warranty. Its the only bother iv had with mine. I think they still come with a 5 year warranty which is great when your running g a business.
Mine is the t20 and is built with a commercial grade transmission..I assume most of the cost is there as other parts of the mower are skimped like the flimsy bonnet and light plastics. However its a real decent mower and is much faster than most if not all its competitors. I had looked at commercial mowers but come to the conclusion they were not a good investment for domestic gardens.. generally with diesel engines the weight is increased dramatically and if yiu have damp gardens they'd make a mess and also require bigger gates! If your business is mostly gardens then I'd stick with what you have ..if I had large amenity areas then I'd consider an etesia or a kubota..maybe even a john deer.