Repairs Husqvarna Riding Mower Powers Off When Pull The PTO

[KeystoneKid2121]

I'm having a problem with my Husqvarna YTH24V42LS (Kawasaki Engine) riding mower, here is what happens, when I set on it and turn the key it starts right up and idles fine on both Low & Full throttle, the problem I'm having is when I "Pull Out" the PTO to engage the blade the motor shuts right down just like the key is turned off or you get off the seat, But if I turn the key to the Reverse mow position and pull the PTO out the Blade starts and I can mow both forward and backwards.

The locale Husqvarna dealer here in Northwest Florida where I purchased it is backed up with repairs for close to 6 weeks but he told me it may be the seat switch because there are three separate shutdown features built into the seat switch, I found a new after market switch made by Rotory for $12.00 and I changed it out but it is still shutting down when I pull the PTO knob.

I checked all the wiring and it looks good, I then unplugged the safety switches and sprayed them with and electrical cleaner plugged them back in and it did nothing.

I was wondering if the problem could be the key ignition itself since the blade will engage and not shut down when I pull the PTO when the key is in the reverse mow position, but it will shut down when the key is in the Forward mow position.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Well you have found the problem.
The reverse safety switch is broken / out of adjustment
They can be right royal buggers to find because the position varies depending upon what type of transmission you have.
Find a parts breakdown & it might show you where it is or at least where to look for it.
Most Husqvarna arts books are a free download from the Husky web site.
If not listed as a stand alone book they will be at the back of the owners manual.
Check the switch before you replace it .
Switchs that are right up the back oft end up with mangled wiring.