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mower deck will not engage when the PTO switch is turned on?

mower deck will not engage when the PTO switch is turned on?

When the PTO switch is turned on the mower deck does not come on. I have replaced the PTO switch but it still does nothing. Could the electric clutch be bad?

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bert [Entry]

Chris, first try to adjust the clutch. I attached some images from the manual. check the wiring. If the wiring does not reveal any problem and a clutch adjustment does not resolve it, it may be time to replace the clutch. Also check on here. Hope this helps, good luck.
bert [Entry]

"My charging system was not working correctly. The battery was too weak to engage the blades. Tired of charging the battery often and no time to work on the mower, I purchased a 1.5W solar trickle charger from Harbor Freight for $14 that I leave connected.

My battery now keeps a full charge and have not had any starting or blade problems for 6 months.

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-so..."
bert [Entry]

I see you have fixed your problem but FYI to anyone reading this, I had the same issue with the mower not engaging and found the normally open contact on the mower deck engage button was bad. it was around $30 bucks to replace the button. I Needed a continuity checker to test and find this issue.
bert [Entry]

g'day every one,this may sound a bit unsafe but before you go and get a new PTO switch,or a new clutch, hot wire the clutch, run it to a on/off switch(you have to put the switch on your self)leave your PTO switch off(down not up) start the mower turn the new switch(hot wire) on and leave PTO switch off,if deck works you can mow even in reverse but rember the switch keeps the deck going all the time till you switch it off .then you can have a lecky check your wiring as it won't be your clutch,but you can get your lawn cut.
bert [Entry]

Having the same problem took PTO switch out and they are two of the little tongs broke off in it any suggestions….
bert [Entry]

I have MDT yardman he4160 pto switch works fine and cutter engages but only for short while and blades stop, restart pto switch and they start again fine but keep dropping out. Any ideas please
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