Katie666
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I am a recent widow and need to use my riding mower. I understand you can't put the mower in reverse unless you disengage the blade. How do I do that? Thank you.
Using my Bolens MTD
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RaydaKub
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Hello Katie, welcome to TBN. Sorry for your loss.
I know nothing about a Bolens of any model, but others here certainly do. It might be helpful to them to know the approximate vintage of your mower or a model designation.
There must be some lever, knob or switch that is marked as the PTO (power take off) that would engage the mower. Usually, the engine won't even start if this is engaged. Newer models frequently have an interlock that turns the mower off when you start to back up (usually an electric clutch is used for this).
Do you have an owners manual? It would be explained very well in the manual. Good luck and again, I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
I know nothing about a Bolens of any model, but others here certainly do. It might be helpful to them to know the approximate vintage of your mower or a model designation.
There must be some lever, knob or switch that is marked as the PTO (power take off) that would engage the mower. Usually, the engine won't even start if this is engaged. Newer models frequently have an interlock that turns the mower off when you start to back up (usually an electric clutch is used for this).
Do you have an owners manual? It would be explained very well in the manual. Good luck and again, I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
dave1949
Super Star Member
Hi Katie,
If you cannot find your owner's manual, they are available on-line: http://www.mtdproducts.com/equipment/OperatorManualView?storeId=10500&catalogId=20500&langId=-1
If you can find the model # on the id plate (shown on the web page), you can access the correct manual. If you can't decipher the manual, you can get help with that here.
Sorry for your loss.
If you cannot find your owner's manual, they are available on-line: http://www.mtdproducts.com/equipment/OperatorManualView?storeId=10500&catalogId=20500&langId=-1
If you can find the model # on the id plate (shown on the web page), you can access the correct manual. If you can't decipher the manual, you can get help with that here.
Sorry for your loss.
dave1949
Super Star Member
MTD Model Number: Find Your Lawn Mower Model & Serial Number with Help from MTD
:WHERE IS THE LABEL ON MY EQUIPMENT THAT SHOWS MY MTD MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER, AND WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
For most of our outdoor power equipment, these labels are approximately 2" x 3". They list the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed on the bottom.
On MTD riding mowers you can typically find the label showing the lawn mower model and lawn mower serial number underneath the seat.
A little help in finding the model # label.
:WHERE IS THE LABEL ON MY EQUIPMENT THAT SHOWS MY MTD MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER, AND WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
For most of our outdoor power equipment, these labels are approximately 2" x 3". They list the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed on the bottom.
On MTD riding mowers you can typically find the label showing the lawn mower model and lawn mower serial number underneath the seat.
A little help in finding the model # label.