Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): MTD Riding Mower, chipper shredders, customer service phone number

Question
Let me preface this by saying, I am not mechanically inclined nor is my husband. The belt on the mower broke so my husband took off the deck to try and replace it. He got it replaced and back togethe but the blades wouldn't engage.He took it back apart because he thought he saw what he did wrong. As he was taking it apart a large spring popped off and now we can't figure out where it belongs. It looks like it is supposed to hook onto something leading to the back but we can't find where it connects.

Answer
Hello Gayle:

Using a Breakdown, I Feel Most People can Make even the Simplest Repairs. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. I Use Breakdowns for Reference. To Locate the Model Numbers (Usually Under the Seat on a Sticker on the Body) you can Use these Directions: Generally the identification tag is on a part of the unit that, even after years of use, rarely needs replacement. For most of MTD power equipment, these tags are approximately 2" by 3" in size. They also have the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed across the bottom. For hand held product, the tag is normally white and approximately 1" by 1/2" in size. Hand held i.d. tags are normally on an aluminum portion of the engine, somewhat set into the unit to protect the label from wear. (A bar code will also be on this tag.) Riding mower tags are located on the underside of the seat. For walk behind mowers this tag is found either on the deck or on the rear door of rear discharge units. Tiller model and serial tags are generally on the tine housing. **The model and serial tags for two-stage snow throwers are located on the bottom of the main gear housing which is often called the belly pan, while single stage snow thrower tags are next to the key and primer. For other products like log splitters, chipper shredders and edgers, tags can be found on the frame or main housing.** From your Description it Sounds like the Spring is the Belt Tension Spring and One End either Fastens to the Deck or a Bracket on the Deck (Depends on the Model). Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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John