Engine 2001 ferris 1000z 21/48 pto turns on and off

huck18

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my pto keeps cutting in and out, I replaced the pto switch today but it didnt fix the problem, wiring looks good, any suggestions please
 

bertsmobile1

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Check the battery voltage with the clutch on and off.
If it is lower with the clutch on you have a charging problem.
 

huck18

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Check the battery voltage with the clutch on and off.
If it is lower with the clutch on you have a charging problem.

with the machine running or with just the key turned on, thanks
 

bertsmobile1

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with the machine running or with just the key turned on, thanks

Running.
Some clutches will cut out at low voltage to avoid drawing too many amps, some don't.
Most will not work under 10V, some will work as low as 6 V
 
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