PTO mower won't engage when hot

[dreamland]

Hello everyone. I have a White Outdoor LT-1850 Yard Machine/MTD lawn tractor. Early 2000's I believe. The problem that I am having is when the outside temp is hot which increases the temp of the mower. If I put it in reverse or intentionally turn off the mower deck it will not start back up right away if at all. I either have to wait a few seconds or let it cool down for a while. It progressively gets worse the hotter it gets.

I know it has to do with the safety features.

If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rivets]

The engine will not start back up, or the PTO will not start back up? We don't understand what you are talking about. Please explain a little more clearly.

 

[dreamland]

Just like the title states. The PTO does not engage the mower deck once it becomes hot. Either from the safety feature from going in reverse or from manually shutting off the mower deck. Im talking about the blades spinning. The tractor itself runs perfect. It's the safety feature that controls the mower deck, spinning of the blades. Once the the temp hits a certain level the mower deck will not engage until it cools down.


AGAIN, IM ONLY TALKING ABOUT THE PTO AND SAFETY FEATURES THAT CONTROL THE MOWER DECK.

 

[Rivets]

Sorry, but you are mistaken. The PTO and the reverse mow safety switches are two different circuits. The reverse mow safety switch shuts down the engine. The PTO switch just controls the clutch. If the clutch shuts down when it gets hot, it is telling you that the heat is causing a short in the magnetic coil.

 

[dreamland]

All I'm getting at is that by pulling on the PTO knob (stated as in the manual) is that the mower deck will not restart once it is hot. Im not arguing about the mechanics of the machine for f@cks sake.

 

[Rivets]

Sorry I guess I can't help you, as you know more than I do. Hope someone smarter than me replies. Shouldn't be hard. Bye.

 

[dreamland]

Good riddance

 

[Rivets]

Think I'll just watch and see how many posts you get.

 

[old geezer]

OMG...Someone offers their knowledge and you are rude/obscene...shame on you...
I rely on forums (volunteers) to offer free knowledge...It's certainly ok to question or disagree, but implied profanity?? Shame on you...

 

[ILENGINE]

Think I'll just watch and see how many posts you get.

You know Rivets, it is sad when a new member gets testy with a forum expert on there first post.