This has really been an issue since buying this mower two seasons ago. But it seems to be worse now. Every little bump I hit, the PTO disengages. So I turn it off, and back on at least 10 times every time I mow my 1 acre lawn. Any advice to help this?
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Blades RZT54 PTO Disengages when hitting small bumps
- Thread starter wolverick
- Start date
More options
Export threadmechanic mark
Lawn Pro
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2013
- Threads
- 175
- Messages
- 7,482
start off by checking wiring at backside of switch down to PTO clutch, make sure wires are not pinched, bare, chafing, etc., make sure all wiring is tight & secure. let us know what you find.
0
0
bertsmobile1
Lawn Royalty
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2014
- Threads
- 65
- Messages
- 24,995
An overly sensitive seat switch will do the same thing.
bertsmobile1
Lawn Royalty
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2014
- Threads
- 65
- Messages
- 24,995
Depends upon the wiring.
Some shut down the engine some shut down the PTO
Some shut down the PTO then shut down the engine using the delay module.
In any case, a momentary shut down of the engine usually shuts down the PTO if it is controlled by a relay
A momentary shut down of the engine will not shut down the PTO if it is just the PTO switch.
Some shut down the engine some shut down the PTO
Some shut down the PTO then shut down the engine using the delay module.
In any case, a momentary shut down of the engine usually shuts down the PTO if it is controlled by a relay
A momentary shut down of the engine will not shut down the PTO if it is just the PTO switch.
Depends upon the wiring.
Some shut down the engine some shut down the PTO
Some shut down the PTO then shut down the engine using the delay module.
In any case, a momentary shut down of the engine usually shuts down the PTO if it is controlled by a relay
A momentary shut down of the engine will not shut down the PTO if it is just the PTO switch.
Ok, thanks.
Thanks for all the advice. It does seem something with the seat being sensitive now that you mention it. Sometimes the blade won't even engage if my son (who is only 12 and is very light) is driving it and it cuts off on him much more frequently.
I'll look over all the wiring this weekend and post back anything I find.
I'll look over all the wiring this weekend and post back anything I find.
Thanks for all the advice. It does seem something with the seat being sensitive now that you mention it. Sometimes the blade won't even engage if my son (who is only 12 and is very light) is driving it and it cuts off on him much more frequently.
I'll look over all the wiring this weekend and post back anything I find.
I have also found sliding the seat forward also makes the issue worse. I have tested mowers with this issue and have had it happen with me with the seat slide forward, and I am over 200 pounds.