Crustyoldcurmudgeon
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I have had trouble using the search function here, so I need to ask a question regarding the PTO on my Gravely ZTX-42. The mower has just over 160 hours on it and a week or so ago, the PTO started to intermittently disengage while mowing my approximately 1 acre lawn. I removed the PTO switch and it tested out as it should in both the engaged and disengaged positions. I checked for nicked wires as best I could and found none. It seems like it runs fine for the first 20 to 30 minutes from a cold start but then it will only stay engaged for a few seconds to a minute or so each time i switch it off and back on. Has anyone else had this issue who can offer some suggestions? One thing I should probably note is that I do know the battery is bad. I have been jump starting the mower for the past year as I have had difficulty finding a replacement that will fit. Is there a minumum voltage that the PTO needs in order to stay engaged? Today when it happened, I tested the voltage at the battery, and it read just over 8 volts. I have tried in vain to charge it but I cannot get it over 10 volts.
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.