Dominator 67 #1 Posted June 1, 2019 Hello all,. Recently bought a 1993 314-8. Gonna need some tlc. I hope I do no not aggravate you guys too much with questions, I just want to do it right. When attempting to start the tractor , you sometimes have to jiggle the pto lever, then it will fire right up,. Do you think I am looking at a bad pto switch or is there an adjustment? Many thanks as always, dominator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,498 #2 Posted June 1, 2019 These diagrams will help you understand the different circuits. Try holding the pto lever back toward you when starting. If that does it you can likely make an adjustment to have switch contact made sooner. I have one that is like that and have not fixed it. I am the only one that knows how to start it. There are two switches next to each other. One controls the starter circuit and the other the ignition circuit. The pto switches are item #20 on this diagram https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/73400-314-8-toro-314-8-garden-tractor-sn-3900001-3999999-1993/electrical-system_3/ Garry 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #3 Posted June 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Dominator said: I hope I do no not aggravate you guys too much with questions Can't be done. We like to help. We like pics!!! Ask away... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #4 Posted June 1, 2019 Thought I clicked on the wrong site there for a minute... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #5 Posted June 2, 2019 5 hours ago, roadapples said: Thought I clicked on the wrong site there for a minute... Hey we can hope.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #6 Posted June 3, 2019 Sounds like the safety switch on the pto lever. My 312-8 did the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmeraymond 4 #7 Posted June 4, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 3:01 AM, roadapples said: Thought I clicked on the wrong site there for a minute... hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites