Hears how I check them in the shop.
1 with the switch in the RUN position, eng NOT running, pull the pto switch on, you should hear it click
2 if not then you have a safty switch problem, most likly
3 if you have a meter ohm it out. It should be some where around 3.0 give or take .05%, this spec is from Warner clutch spec sheet
4 if the clutch comes on and the deck blades dont turn, if it has the big double stacked pully on the deck, check it for wear, Ive seen lots of them worn and the belt just slips.
Hint if you have a saftey switch problem, theres a way to split the harnes to isolate the differnt circuts on the harness WITH OUT JUMPING SWITCHES. The manual clearly states how to do this, but the powers to be wont let be posted. If you can get your hands on the MTD repair manual youll be able to trouble shoot this in about 10 min.
