Hi, Something in the drivetrain is seized/locked up. Peace, crigby
clutch for (your model mower) on eBay or other site that sells mower parts
how to install a spring clutch on a murray mower
The safety switch to start the motor on a Ranchking riding mower is located in the ignition. If the clutch needs to be depressed several times before the mower will start, there might be a problem with the adjustment of the clutch.
Place mower near street with FREE MOWER sign. That is the best way to remove the clutch/drive on this POS mower.
first thing take the mower to the dump. secondly, push mower into the dump. third, leave the mower there.
Your mower has an electric PTO clutch that is worn out. It clutch stops working when it gets hot. Replace the PTO clutch and you should be fine. Expect to pay about $150 for the part.
The electric PTO Clutch is Electromagnetic. There is a stator which creates a magnetic field when voltage is applied and this causes the free spun pulley to lock into place with the crankshaft of the engine. When voltage is release, spring pressure forces the pulley away from the stator. This is over simplified but that is about it.
which 42" Craftsman riding mower is made by Huskvarna
Many riding mower don't have oil filters. If your's does it is on the side of the engine toward the bottom and probably on the left side as you sit on the mower.
get a smaller pulley for the engine. as far as clutch I'm not sure
likely a bad engine.
Mower has a generator, which is turned by the engine. When engine is running, generator produces electricity to charge the storage battery.