Blue 57 0 #1 Posted November 14, 2023 I'm having an issue with my 314-8. I have to jump start at the solenoid and when I engage the blade it turns off. I'm able to hold the PTO halfway down to mow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,509 #2 Posted November 14, 2023 Welcome to Red Square. What is your tractor model number and serial number? Need to look at a wiring diagram to comment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,399 #3 Posted November 14, 2023 to the forum. Kind of sounds like the safety switch on the PTO might be giving you problems. That switch needs to be made in order to crank the engine. On some models, that switch works in conjunction with a safety switch on the seat to allow the engine to keep running when mowing. Someone will probably be along with more information shortly. Good luck, and have fun with your Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,656 #4 Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, Blue 57 said: I'm having an issue with my 314-8. I have to jump start at the solenoid and when I engage the blade it turns off. I'm able to hold the PTO halfway down to mow On the base bracket of the PTO lever, there are two switches ganged together physically but are in two separate electrical circuits. Both are actuated by a tab on the PTO lever arm. It is not uncommon for the PTO lever’s pivot bushing to wear out or go missing. This can cause the tab to not fully engage one or both switches. This might be your problem. However, we DO need the model and serial of the tractor to go into more detail because the 310-8 had two different engines (K and M series) during its production. They had different ignition systems and so, had different electrical wiring. Edited November 14, 2023 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
