minotaur57 7 #1 Posted February 12, 2019 When I engage the PTO while in gear the engine shuts off. This is acting like when I have put it in reverse while the PTO is engaged. I have tried placing in gear first then PTO and PTO first then placing in gear with same results. What should I be looking for? Is there a position sensor that could be froze up? Should I run hot air underneath to warm things up? Pictures might be helpful. Thank you for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,023 #2 Posted February 12, 2019 There are two safety switches activated by the PTO engagement lever. One of them is probably not working. Find the switches inside the steering tower and wiggle the four wires on the two switches. They may be loose or corroded and not making contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,030 #3 Posted February 12, 2019 I believe those switches are micro switches which are prone to failure. You may need a voltmeter to figure out which one is stuck open or closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minotaur57 7 #4 Posted February 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: There are two safety switches activated by the PTO engagement lever. One of them is probably not working. Find the switches inside the steering tower and wiggle the four wires on the two switches. They may be loose or corroded and not making contact. Thanks Ed. I will check that one in the tower. The reed style magnetic switch under the seat seems in place but I will meter both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minotaur57 7 #5 Posted February 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, squonk said: I believe those switches are micro switches which are prone to failure. You may need a voltmeter to figure out which one is stuck open or closed Thanks squonk. I will meter the switches. Just the trick of the tail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,023 #6 Posted February 12, 2019 If you check the continuity across the switches, With the PTO disengaged, one should be closed and one should be open. When you engage the PTO, they should reverse position. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #7 Posted February 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: There are two safety switches activated by the PTO engagement lever. One of them is probably not working. Find the switches inside the steering tower and wiggle the four wires on the two switches. They may be loose or corroded and not making contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #8 Posted February 12, 2019 Don't see where you have provided the model number and serial number of this tractor so the following is a guess. Click on the pictures This one applies to 1999-2001 models Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minotaur57 7 #9 Posted February 13, 2019 4 hours ago, minotaur57 said: Thanks Ed. I will check that one in the tower. The reed style magnetic switch under the seat seems in place but I will meter both. Yup guys. Shifter position switch was stuck. Thanks for your help! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minotaur57 7 #10 Posted February 13, 2019 3 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Don't see where you have provided the model number and serial number of this tractor so the following is a guess. Click on the pictures This one applies to 1999-2001 models Garry Thanks for the downloads Garry. I can use those! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
