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About Eric A. Jones
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Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
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Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
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You are here: Experts > Home/Garden > Home Appliances > Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) > deck handle lift
Expert: Eric A. Jones
Date: 9/9/2008
Subject: deck handle lift
Question
Hi, I have a big unusual problem. I have a TMO-3500006(MTD) riding tractor. It is a 1994 model,18hp 42" b&s twin 2 i/c hydrostatic trans. with electric start. model#422707 type#110701 code#9511095a
The problem is my deck lift handle always engages (slips outof the index bracket) when I have it in the off (disengaged) position. It slips out whether the motor is running or not. It is very inconvenient to operate under this condition. I have to try and hold the deck lever up and in the index bracket slot while trying to put it in reverse and steering backwards. If I am going forward, I encounter the same problem. Since neither of these items have been replaced and I noticed some wear on the index bracket and possibly the deck lever handle, could it just be worn out? The extension spring attached to the deck handle seem to be good. I have good tension on the deck handle when I am adjusting the height. If it is these two items, do you think a great-grandma can do the job? thanks, Joyce
Answer
I would start guessing age and metal fatigue is causing most of the problem.
How much is it worth repairing? Below is the part numbers and prices from MTDProducts.com
783-04113P
BRKT:INDEX:DECK LIFT $8.29 In-Stock UPS / FedEx $8.29 Remove
97675A-0637
HANDLE ASSY $37.53 In-Stock UPS / FedEx $37.53 Remove
Subtotal: $45.82
Shipping: $11.49
* Tax: $0.00
Total: $57.31
While the arm is pretty expensive, the plate is a must to start with. However, a much cheaper band-aid solution may be to use a boungee strap or some type of and S ring to hold the lever in place when you are not mowing.
Not a very good answer, but there really aren't any other parts other than loose fasteners that can cause your problem.
Let me know if this helps.
Eric
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