1861 pto/mower turns on itself
 

Hi all. I have a 1861. While pulling a trailer the mowing deck came on! Went off then came back on and stayed on. The 3 position switch was off. Moving to start on or off made no difference. Thanks.

You need a new bearing in the clutch!! :bigeyes:

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That is if it is a mechanical failure.:ThumbsUp:

If it is a Electrical Problem, then disconnect the Brown Wire going to the PTO to see if this cures the problem. You may have a bad PTO Switch or something in that circuit.

Thanks. Bearing race shredded. Went to local cc dealer we've known all my life. They said the windings were bad (AND THEY WERE). $320. They looked for off brand but no luck. I'm happy with them. Truly trying to help. Anyway I changed it out and it now works fine. Can't complain. 1861 is 21 years old. Hope to get another 21. It's been good to me.