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Mower blades do not engage when unit is hot (Ariens GT series)

Tom13209
12 years ago

I have an Ariens GT 20 that I bought new (1997 model) in 1998. Overall it has been trouble free. Within the past year I have noticed if I mow for a period of time (60" mower deck) and I stop for any reason such as to refuel , I cannot get the blades to re-engage. I use the dash mounted PTO switch and only the light comes on but the blades do not engage. If I let the tractor cool down for a few hours, then I can once again engage the blades to continue mowing. What could be causing this intermittent problem? I was wondering if it is a switch or relay issue that when it heats up, becomes inoperable and once it cools down, it can be used once again. Any thoughts on this?

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