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317 PTO trouble

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The engine dies whenever I throw on the PTO switch. I have checked out everything I can think of. The PTO switch is Ok, seat switch ok. I removed the pulley from the PTO and turned it on and it did not kill the engine, The coil magnetizes fine. Any ideas?
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Your PTO wire is most likely grounding out somewhere - follow it back to where it comes out behind the pulley. Mine had a small "holder" that had rubbed the insulation off the PTO wire up near the front of the tractor and it exhibited the same troubles.
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BobK
Dies meaning just cuts off or comes to a screeching halt.
Poss. the bearings are seized and when the PTO is energized the engine can't overcome the resistance the seized bearing are creating.

Just a thought.
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I am going to try to set the clearance as per some info I found on WFM. The bearing is fine - the pulley spins freely. I also have a spare coil I will try. I'll post what happens later this evening.
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