Cub Cadet
2166
13A-254G100
This is my first PTO issue to deal with. The switch does nothing when actuated. A preliminary visual inspection of the wiring reveals nothing out of the ordinary such as wire damage. The testing I've done thus far: The switch itself. I found some instructions on how to test that and it seems to test OK. I also put 12V to the PTO and I'm having trouble decerning if I'm getting an acceptable result. It's making a noise but it's not a clicking noise that sounds like something mechanical is occuring. It almost sounds like it's trying to move something immovable. I don't know how to describe the sound exactly but something tells me it's not the sound I'm looking for.
A couple of notes:
1. There is a green wire behind the bulkhead coming up from the harness with a ring terminal that is just hanging out. It may be a ground that terminates at screw (4) and washer (15) on the Bulkhead, Dash, Panel, and Engine Controls diagram as the screw (4) was missing. Washer (15) was just laying on the frame and mounting rod (18) was just dangling. But this is a guess and I don't think it matters because I tested the PTO while grounding that wire...No joy. I know it was connected somewhere because it is worn in such a fashion that would indicate it was connected to something.
2. I'm not sure if this is related but the ignition switch is also acting wonky. The engine will not shut down when I turn the key to the off position with the engine at low RPM's. It will kind of act like it wants to but keeps catching. Wiggling the key doesn't help but if I try to shut it off at full throttle, it will shut down. I know...very weird.
The engine starts fine and everything seems ok on that front. I'd like to test the PTO itself but am not sure what to look for at the connector. Any advice/ next steps are appreciated.
Thank you