swisstrac 49 #1 Posted April 5, 2016 I just acquired a GT14 1970,it will not start with key switch, but will fire up and run if i jump the selenoid ; would this be and indication of faulty pto/clutch switch? would much appreciate some help . also if this is the case how would I go about getting a new PTO switch. thnks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,768 #2 Posted April 5, 2016 to the You should go to the Manuals section , locate your tractor, and open the wiring diagram. There may be other safety switches that could be causing the problem including a bad ignition switch, a bad solenoid, bad fuse, or simply badly corroded wiring connections. Just replacing parts without locating the problem can be expensive , frustrating, and non-productive. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,496 #5 Posted April 5, 2016 In 1970 the 8565 pto switch was replaced by 100769 and now no longer available from Toro. If the ignition switch sends power to the pto switch in the start position it has to be the pto switch that has failed. Just the 2 switches in the circuit. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,675 #6 Posted April 5, 2016 The PTO switch has four terminals, two operate the PTO and the other two, the whit wires, will interrupt the current flow to the solenoid when the PTO is on. If you remove the two wires and wire-nut them together the starter should work regardless of the PTO switch position. The attached diagram is for a 1969, but is the same as yours. Tractor 1969 GT-14 1-7441 Wiring only and PSB #102.pdf 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 951 #7 Posted April 5, 2016 You rec'd some really good information from the above input especially the wiring diagrams and the ignition switch operation. If you still need help will take a look with you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #9 Posted April 10, 2016 Hello and . Enjoy the forum and all the great help and advice that goes along with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #10 Posted April 12, 2016 Good to see you diving right in friend. If you continue to have issue once you follow 953nuts advice I would lean towards the switch as bad. Seems it's the proverbial weak link. But pricey. There was another thread from a couple years ago about rewiring to use newer version switch. I think I found it by searching GT wiring.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swisstrac 49 #11 Posted April 16, 2016 thanks Aldon and 953 for all your good advice; had to change pto switch plus rectifier and now the starter is missing continuity so one more bites the dust; on the + side the tractor runs and the pto clicks on/off next is a minor hydro leak.. that's for l;ater rgds ray 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swisstrac 49 #12 Posted December 22, 2017 Merry Christmas to all our fine fellows from WH and prosperity and good health so you can enjoy the Red Horses 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites