murray riding mower problems

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06-30-08, 07:05 PM

starcar331

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murray riding mower problems

i have a problem with a murray riding mower 1992 year 40" cut 12.5hp when i try mowing the govenor arm kicks forward and causes the engine to bogg down badly it only does this when i enguage the blades and start mowing

anyone have any ideas what the problem is?

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06-30-08, 07:47 PM

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Have you checked to see if the blades are stuck (one or both of them)? Sounds like there may be something jammed, keeping a blade from turning.

06-30-08, 08:11 PM

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Another thing to check are the bearings in the towers & all the idlers along the belt drive system....Roger

07-02-08, 02:19 PM

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murray riding mower problems

thanks for the info, i will check the bearings on the deck the blades turn ok when i engage them neither one is stuck but i havn't checked to see how good the bearings are