i have a huskee riding mower, from mtd that is a 2001 model ..  

i have a huskee riding mower, from mtd that is a 2001 model with a gstyle 42 inch deck, my problem is that when the motor turns over theblades spin when the blades are disengaged, the motor will still run liketop and mow the yard but starting is difficult do to the extra tensionfrom the blades being engaged, i have to start the mower in thedisengaged position, the blades will still spin here but very ruff, ithen quickly engage the blades,for the mower to run smoothly, the brakeson the blades are worn down, any help would be appritiated.