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Default Suffolk Punch Lawn Mower Problems

On 7/29/2018 10:08 AM, wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 13:05:44 +0100, Tonyorourke7
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Recently bought a Suffolk punch petrol cylinder mower and all was great
>> for 6-8 weeks.
>>
>> However, I started using the mower last week and within a few minutes of
>> use, the cylinder and self propel roller suddenly stopped working.
>>
>> The engine continues to run fine, starting at the first time of asking
>> and running as smoothly as I could hope, but nothing in terms of cutting
>> action.
>>
>> Ive taken the side panel off and checked the tension of the belts, but
>> they seem okay when compared to what they were previously (thats not to
>> say they are correct). But ive also tried pulling the cables manually,
>> thus increasing the tension, but still nothing. Also think its quite a
>> coincidence that both the cylinder and the self propel stopped working
>> at the same time. Any ideas?
>>
>> Kind regards,
>> Tony

>
> Sometimes there's a pin securing a shaft to a gear/sheave that's
> designed to shear in order to save other parts from suffering severe
> damage... a shear pin acts in lieu of a much more expensive
> slip-clutch assembly. A shear pin is typically tapered and costs
> under a dollar... wise to keep a supply handy. They are usually
> located in an easily accessible place, check your owner's manual. A
> shear pin is of a softer steel than the parts in secures... in
> mechanical assemblies it acts like a fuse in an electrical circuit.
>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shear_pin
>

Kathy keeps a sheer pin in her asshole, right Popeye?
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