Qualcast 43S cylinder blade problem
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:11 am
Hi, I've rebuilt my 2002 43s.
When I got it going, the roller and blade engagements were working just fine.
Bizarrely, having sharpened the cylinder and replaced the bottom blade, the cylinder insists on rotating even when not engaged with the hand controls.
What appears to be happening is the engine drive pulley is picking up the blade belt and so engaging the blades. It does not seem to be a matter of adjustment and the little wheel that engages the belt to the blade pulley is disengaged.
Has anyone seen this problem before? Might it be a case of just changing the belts. I'm at a loss. Any thoughts gratefully received, thanks!
When I got it going, the roller and blade engagements were working just fine.
Bizarrely, having sharpened the cylinder and replaced the bottom blade, the cylinder insists on rotating even when not engaged with the hand controls.
What appears to be happening is the engine drive pulley is picking up the blade belt and so engaging the blades. It does not seem to be a matter of adjustment and the little wheel that engages the belt to the blade pulley is disengaged.
Has anyone seen this problem before? Might it be a case of just changing the belts. I'm at a loss. Any thoughts gratefully received, thanks!