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Originally Posted by J-Mech
Glad I asked then....
Do you have the PTO in the "OFF" position? If so, turn it on and try to start it. Some of the later 1X8/9 series had a safety switch on the PTO lever, so it may not let you do that. If you turn on the PTO and it doesn't even attempt to start, then you have that switch. If it does have the switch, then it gets more difficult.... If it does start with the PTO on, then it's likely your PTO clutch has failed. *IF* whoever did the engine swap did it right, it should still have a PTO with a brake on it, so it's possible that the brake is holding the engine from turning.
I'm thinking the PTO failed, or the basket pulley has moved on the shaft. Either one is going to require some mechanical ability. Would you like to proceed with diagnosing? Your going to have to go out and work on the tractor, and it's likely going to be a bit difficult if the PTO is bad. Do you have somewhere to work on it? I don't want to spend a bunch of time typing unless you plan to try and fix it. Not being mean, just matter of fact.  |
So I tried starting it with the PTO in the on position and it did nothing. With the PTO in the off position the starter is attempting to start the engine but is unable to turn it.