Engine TORO ZTR Z560 warner electric clutch issues

[Brocky]

Hi Everyone

Just wondering if anyone has had issues with their Toro Z560 Zero Turn Electric PTO Clutch.

My Engine starts but when engaging the PTO the engine decelerates to a stall with no turning of PTO or blades. The PTO is intact and electrics all OK. I can hear the PTO engage in and out when operating the switch but when engaged the engine comes to a stop.
I dis-assembled the PTO thinking it may be a bearing but the 2 bearings move freely.

Can anyone suggest anything as it is expensive to troubleshoot by replacement. The clutch is a Warner 5218-99.

Many thanks in advance.

Mark

 

[066]

check blades & bearings on the cutter deck to see if they spin freely without the belt on the pulleys also check idler pulleys on the top side of the deck.

 

[Brocky]

check blades & bearings on the cutter deck to see if they spin freely without the belt on the pulleys also check idler pulleys on the top side of the deck.

HI 066.

I forgot to mention that the belts and deck spin freely when disconnected from the PTO clutch pulley.

Thankyou for your reply.

Mark

 

[pugaltitude]

Do you mean the engine cuts out as soon as you engage the
Electric clutch?
That could be a safety switch problem like the seat switch.

 

[Brocky]

Do you mean the engine cuts out as soon as you engage the
Electric clutch?
That could be a safety switch problem like the seat switch.

Thankyou Pugaltitude

You were on the Money. After charging Flat battery I found that the Seat switch was playing up. I cycled it a few times and now I have a working mower.

All happy.

Mark