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Wheel Horse 310-8 PTO stops engine

11 years ago

Hello All,

Engaging the deck via PTO handle stops the engine. Safety switch? What's so unsafe? Do you have any mentions before I begin removing parts?

Comments (5)

rcbe
11 years ago
check/replace seat safety switch.
Ken Yolman
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi there rcbe, That has been disconnected for a few years now. PTO had worked last year. Maybe there is a bare wire hitting ground on seat switch wire feed? Will check that. Any other ideas?
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rcbe
11 years ago
the other safety switch usually tied into that function is the clutch// brake switch.

one other thing - if that engine is a twin cylinder, may only be hitting on one cylinder and can't handle the heavy load of a deck start-up....
Ken Yolman
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks rcbe for the additional info. I will reserve this task for winter. Single cylinder Kohler engine. When it shuts down, it is evident there is a kill in the ignition.

ID Number: 2110K805, 27917
Kohler 10hp: Model# M10S, 461521, Serial 1720406823
Tractor Model Number 05-42MR04
artpb
11 years ago
There is also a safety switch for the PTO lever, on/under the lever. There is a tab that slides over the switch on the tail of the handle.

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