Remove battery & take to auto parts store for load test, remember to wear Safety Glasses & gloves. Engine must be at Full Throttle every time you engage PTO. Your battery is an accident waiting to happen if showing 17 volts on multimeter. Remove negative cable first to break ground then positive cable. Have a Fire Extinguisher handy & place battery in bed of pickup not inside a car, may explode.
Manuals and Diagrams for Cub Cadet Mowers and Tractors. Factory Direct from Cub Cadet. Buy Parts for Less.
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