Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): johndeere 316/1996 400hrs, fuse blows, pair wire

Question
   sitting in seat, left side fuse blows after 45 min mowing. seems like when i ducted to the side from limb on seat mower blows fuse kills mower&motor. were do i start looking

Answer
The way you describe it I believe you have a pair wire that when you turn Orlean a certain way it is coming into contact with either another wire, pulley or some other metal surface.  It could also be a bolt that has worn through the wire coating.  The only way to fix it is to physically run your hand along the wires until you find the bad spot.  Some people would put a larger fuse in and look for the smoke but I don't recommend that.  Try doing the same thing that blows a fuse with the cutting deck in different positions.  This may help you find.  Please let me know if we can be of more help.  Good luck