PTO/engine problem

[xring1 2]

417A, Kohler KT17

When I engage the PTO the engine cuts out like shutting off the key. It does not do it until the lever is about all the way forward in the fully engaged position.

I discovered this when attaching the snow blower. It was fine last year. I only use it for snow blowing and grading.

I disconnected the linkage to the PTO clutch and it still does it. I did not think the clutch was doing it anyway because it is not like a load stall..as I said it is like shutting off the key.

Is there a safety switch involved somewhere because that is what it acts like.

[mavfreak 11]

My guess is its the safty switch for the pto. It should be in the dash behind the battery behind the PTO leaver. Or a safety switch somewhere on the tractor. Like the seat or clutch. Try those areas frist then we'll move on if its not it.

There is alot of people on here better at helping than I but at least you can get started on something.

[Lost Pup 172]

Yes try jumping out the seat switch first.

Do the instrument panel lights still work ?

With the PTO engaged and running when you lift off the seat the engine will shut down.

[rueger-99 0]

This has come up before....http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.p ... topic=8836.

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[Retired Wrencher 5,792]

:thumbs: Xring they are all write it is in the those excuse me but Stupid safety switches. I hope this helps. on my C141 I took off all those switches and wired direct. this was a big improvement. no worries Mate. Gary B...

[rmaynard 16,301]

As stated by others, check both the PTO safety switch and the seat switch. You can temporarily bypass them, but they are there for a reason, safety. Once you find the problem, fix it properly. Don't want to see any accident reports due to overridden safety switches.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[xring1 2]

Evidently the seat switch is already disabled because you can start the tractor with the seat up. The problem still exists with me in the seat

The brake/clutch switch works as it should and has to be be depressed to start the tractor.

I assume you jumper the PTO switch? I have run into some safety switches that have to be open to work.

[buckeye 5]

remove the switch and tie the wires together

[1961551 2]

my 312-8 did this same thing back in the summer. it was a faulty seat switch. they will run if its bad, just not engage a pto. (on a 312-8) jimmy

[rueger-99 0]

Evidently the seat switch is already disabled because you can start the tractor with the seat up. The problem still exists with me in the seat

[xring1 2]

It was the PTO switch.

Thanks to all for the help :thumbs: