Alastair 0 #1 Posted August 27, 2017 My 16-44 hxl engine stops during mowing, no rough running , or load changes ,I knock the pto out and it immediately starts again and runs for 5 minutes and stops again , suspect the safety relay is at fault or wiring to it, any suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,680 #2 Posted August 27, 2017 With any electrical problem the first thing to do is clean and tighten ALL electrical connections including grounds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,498 #3 Posted August 27, 2017 Download this file. Your problem is likely in the Spark circuit - Ignition switch in RUN position. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair 0 #5 Posted August 29, 2017 Thanks all for the wiring info will, check it out and the electrical connectors post , does anyone know where I can download a full work shop manual for this mower ? Its fairly old and I have just purchased it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,498 #6 Posted August 29, 2017 Tractor manual Tractor 1996 XL-Series SM.pdf The B&S engine service manual we do not have and transmission service manual should be this one Transmission Hydro Hydro-Gear 310-0500 & 310-0750 SM # Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites