The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch on a Murray riding mower is typically located near the operator's seat, often on the dashboard or control panel. It is usually a lever or a button that activates the mower's blades. In some models, it may also be integrated into the ignition switch. Always refer to the specific owner's manual for precise location details for your model.
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The manual pto is the switch used to engage the mower deck.
PTO is short for Power takeoff. It is to control a shaft comming out of a vehicle to power things like a snow blower attached to the front, or to control things on the back of a tractor... I never heard of a PTO on a lawn mower... It must be a pretty big lawn Mower. PTO on a riding mower will be an electric engaged clutch used to power a belt drive or other attachments. Oh yes, your right.. perhaps it may be the pull handle to engage it also.
Typically this is caused by a bad seat safety switch.
There's a yellow switch in the upper right hand portion of the dash. It's the PTO drive. Engage your clutch, pull up on the switch and move it forward, and that should start the blades spinning. If it fails to engage, it could be a bad switch or a bad battery.
Check the belt and if it isn't that, it could be the PTO. That's under the engine with two wires coming out of it. It will be in route with your blade belt
That could be alot of things. Check under the deck and make sure the PTO is plugged in., it could be one of those wires are bad., check all your safety switches and make sure they are plugged in good and finally it could be your switch.
To disable the PTO reverse lockout on a Cub Cadet mower, locate the wiring harness connected to the PTO switch and identify the safety switch that prevents the PTO from being engaged in reverse. You can temporarily bypass the switch by disconnecting it or cutting the wire; however, this is not recommended as it compromises safety. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific instructions and consider the implications of disabling safety features before proceeding.
throtle setting not high enough, bad spark plug, Something else to check Newer mowers come with a safety interlock system that prevents mower engagement when no operator is on the seat or when the parking brake is engaged. Check your seat switch by junping across the terminals, if the blades start then the seat switch is bad.
A blown fuse when engaging the PTO (Power Take-Off) on a Gravely zero-turn mower typically indicates an electrical overload or short circuit. This can be caused by a faulty PTO switch, damaged wiring, or a malfunctioning mower deck motor. Additionally, if the blades are jammed or there is excessive resistance, it can also lead to increased current draw, causing the fuse to blow. Regular maintenance and inspection of electrical components can help prevent such issues.
This is most likely a blade clutch problem. Many times they short and have to be replaced.