A AOW Forum Newbie Joined Apr 22, 2016 Messages 1 Apr 22, 2016 #1 Replaced the solenoid and the PTO switch to get the engine cranked and moving, but motor stall and cut off when the PTO switch is engaged to turn the blades.
Replaced the solenoid and the PTO switch to get the engine cranked and moving, but motor stall and cut off when the PTO switch is engaged to turn the blades.
BlazNT Lawn Pro Joined Apr 26, 2012 Messages 6,973 Apr 23, 2016 #2 Sounds like PTO is bad. Put 12v and ground to it and see it it works or not.
M motoman Lawn Addict Joined Aug 11, 2011 Messages 2,586 Apr 23, 2016 #3 Per Blaz and check +12v feed wire for chafe/contact to ground such as touching frame.