Craftsman 42 in. Deck 19.5hp Lawn Tractor "know bad pto switch" Questions

...diagram or do I know how to bypass any of the safety switches to test. Does anyone know what could be causing the engine to die like it is shorted out when deck engages? you have a bad seat ...

...know anything Your switch could be bad, or the voltage needed to turn on the PTO may not be up to par, or you may have a safety switch that won't let you start the PTO. I'd start with the safety ...

...know of two. The seat switch, and the reverse switch. 1.) Are there more than two? If so, where are the others? 2.) The reverse Overide will not light up. Could that be a safety switch problem, or ...

...bad safty switch? if so where are they i know the seat switch, is there one for the PTO and deck? THX TOM There is one under the seat and if your PTO switch is bad it could think that the blades are ...

...bad. I would check the wiring to the switch and to the pto clutch and ensure that all wires are secure, free of corrosion. If this still doesn't fix the issue, install new switch. This appears to be ...

know the engine wont start with the pto engaged.I tried turning the ignition on with the pto switch pulled up just to see if the clutch would click.Also,as i said,the battery isn't charging whatsoever

...know it's an electrical issue with the switch or relay ,OR some how power is back feeding down this wire that keeps the clutch energized????? Maybe two wires making contact ???? Unfortunately a good ...

...Bad or Requires Adjusting (if Applicable). The Following is a Basic File I Made for Checking the PTO (Blade Engagement). The Most Common Cause for this Problem is the PTO Ground. A Quick Ground Check ...

...Bad Connection or the Stator/Charging Coils are Not Charging Enough for the PTO to be Engaged. >>When the Blade is Engaged, the Seat Switch is Showing No One is on the Seat so the Engine is Shut Off ...