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I have just fitted a new PTO to this machine and I'm wondering how to test the wiring to the PTO. When I turn the ignition switch on all I get is a flicker from the ignition light, not sure if this is the way they are? On the back of the switch there is about 8 wires coming from it and I can't match any colours going down to the wire the PTO plugs into. I assume a couple of the wires from the back of the switch are seat safety wires? Any idea if I can engage the PTO without the motor running? Any thoughts?

Hi Norm,

Probably the easiest way would be to check a wiring diagram .

I have a copy of a Cub Cadet wiring diagram here if it;s the same as the one you are after.

It looks like it won't work unless the reverse switch ,seat switch and reverse relay are working.


https://www.ihcubcadet.com/threads/580-pto-wiring.1348/

Cheers
Max.

Hi Max,
Thanks for that I found park brake locked in and the seat switch and all good. I wondered why it smoked so much and then I checked the oil and it was way over full. I should have picked it up when I had to pull the rocker cover gasket because it was dripping oil. Rocker cover off and oil was dripping out of the head. Anyway all good now