Your Lawnmower Fix May Be This Easy

This Craftsman Gt3000 tractor was going to be stripped for parts, but I got it fixed for free and saved it from certain doom... well sort of. The big question was will it run, and if so was it worth the $125? You tell me!
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[@LoganDidItYT]

If you know about the PTOs, how to test them, or the wiring I am all ears!

[@jafinch78]

See if you can find a service manual or manual with a schematic or wiring diagram I think is typically what they are. Then you can go to town tracing. Seems PTO's can be rebuild as well and is going to be based on the models. Figure is like an AC clutch, where is a electromagnet engagement mechanism with electrical and mechanical specs. For some reason seems I reads some can be adjusted with some sort of gap tested using a feeler gauge test spec.

[@LoganDidItYT]

I ended up finding a diagram, so we will see! I’ve never rebuilt any PTO so that would be an interesting job!

[@Knownworldwide]

I would test backwards from the PTO back up to the ignition switch. 1. Make sure you have power at the PTO clutch wiring (engine off, key on, PTO switch engaged) If you have power, PTO clutch is most likely bad. 2. If no power at PTO clutch wiring, work back to the PTO switch and make sure it’s putting out power to the clutch wiring circuit when the switch is engaged. 3. If not then lastly check to make sure the PTO switch is receiving power from the ignition switch. If it is, then replace the PTO switch, if it’s not, then replace the ignition switch.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Okay! Good info. I can hobble my way through wiring but am no expert.

[@Knownworldwide]

@@LoganDidItYT you got this!

[@LoganDidItYT]

@@Knownworldwide I like wiring a lot, but have to like marinate on things for a while. Haha, so I guess we will see

[@johnrichard9015]

Great! Now you have to mow the grass!! 🤣

[@LoganDidItYT]

I knew there would be a catch to getting this thing running!

[@philliphall5198]

I buy any of them if cheap enough It’s all for parts and fun 🤩

[@LoganDidItYT]

Agree!

[@philliphall5198]

Just unplug kill wire from coil