Hello,
I'm a new member with similar problem as others who have posted. 2003 SMT-61A9(deck) , STT61A-27KA(engine).
430 hrs(homeowner/farmer).
Cuts fine until fuse blows, blades disengage and motor stalls. You can turn PTO off and engines runs great. Turn PTO back on , blades spin up to seemingly full speed for about 5-10 seconds and blades die, engine stalls. It always blows the fuse in the process. Battery would loose charge overnight, also. I would charge battery enough to crank but never fully . Hoping the onboard charger would complete the charge.
It caused PTO switch to burn up, replaced PTO switch. it cut fine for one day. Fuse holder getting hot & blowing fuses. Replaced fuse holder, cut for a while and everything repeated the process(except new PTO switch is still good).
I have charged the battery and it took a full charge last night but have not tried to cut due to rain today.
If it continues to fail, what is the next thing to check.troubleshoot?
Would greatly appreciate any help, Farmers don't make enough to send lawnmowers to the shop!LOL
Regards, Bamaturf
I'm a new member with similar problem as others who have posted. 2003 SMT-61A9(deck) , STT61A-27KA(engine).
430 hrs(homeowner/farmer).
Cuts fine until fuse blows, blades disengage and motor stalls. You can turn PTO off and engines runs great. Turn PTO back on , blades spin up to seemingly full speed for about 5-10 seconds and blades die, engine stalls. It always blows the fuse in the process. Battery would loose charge overnight, also. I would charge battery enough to crank but never fully . Hoping the onboard charger would complete the charge.
It caused PTO switch to burn up, replaced PTO switch. it cut fine for one day. Fuse holder getting hot & blowing fuses. Replaced fuse holder, cut for a while and everything repeated the process(except new PTO switch is still good).
I have charged the battery and it took a full charge last night but have not tried to cut due to rain today.
If it continues to fail, what is the next thing to check.troubleshoot?
Would greatly appreciate any help, Farmers don't make enough to send lawnmowers to the shop!LOL
Regards, Bamaturf