Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): steel cable got caught in belt for blades and cut off, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
Looks like coat hanger and will not start. MTD 13AL470F054

Answer
Hello James:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Unit at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM (MTD) and Enter the Model Numbers (13AL470F054). Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Unit you Wish to View. Select the Deck Lift and Hanger File. You Should be Able to Locate the Coat Hanger Looking Part in this File. If Not, then Try the Deck File. For the No Start, Check the Safety Switches. **PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECKING THE SAFETY SWITCHES IS JUST THAT!!! FOR CHECKING ONLY. I NEVER Suggest a Mower be Operated with a Safety Device or Switch Disconnected or Bypassed. Now. On Some Model Mowers you can Simply Unplug the Safety Switch from the Harness. On Other Models you have to Place a Jumper Wire Between the Harness Terminals (on the 4 Post Switch Jumper from Same Color Wire to Same Color Wire). Check the Clutch/Break and the Blade/PTO Safety Switches First. Check the Seat Safety Last. Usually the Seat Safety is Not in the System for Starting the Engine. Just to Ensure Someone is in the Seat when Engaging the Transaxle and/or Blades.** If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John

Hello Again James:

I Forgot to Mention to Check the Wiring Harness and Make Sure it Did Not get Damaged by the Belt. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John