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    ZD28 Mower won't engage

    Yep. I changed out the blades, did lube maintenance on spindles. Checked for damage under the deck. Looked normal. I am sure the missing wheel will show up soon, but I think he was mowing some pretty heavy cover, rather than a lawn. Thanks.
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    ZD28 Mower won't engage

    Truth be known, it wasn't a friend I let use my mower, it was an in-law. Yeah...I know. Totally my fault, by marriage. The wheel likely fell off after the factory-supplied lynch-pin popped off. How he didn't see it happen I have no clue. We haven't legalized pot here, but who knows? He bought...
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    ZD28 Mower won't engage

    I stupidly allowed a friend to use my ZD 28 (2006-360 hours, self maintained). It came back missing a gauging wheel, but worse, the actuating lever for engaging the mower blades will not budge. I cleaned and lubed the linkage rods, but no-go. Before I call mobile service, any thoughts?