Thanks for the quick response. I'd like to get a shop manual for the mower so I can find the information you generously shared.
I find it strange that if it is the PTO switch... the PTO engages and disengages just fine. Perhaps there is another part of the switch that is not working properly. I don't even get a click. I turn the key 3 or for times and nothing. I fiddle around with the park lever, seat, and PTO. I admit that at times the the Park lever has been in the wrong position but not very often.
I don't believe this mower will have any problem lasting me 15-20 years on the same engine so the sooner I get it where I like it the more I will enjoy it. I call my wife "The Lawnmower" on Facebook. I say... "The Lawnmower is broke down, I sure hope she feels better soon it is just too hot for me to be out there."
It gets the ladies riled up sor sure. Ha ha.
Thanks for the help,
Gene