1863 2 issues...

[nitsuj]

Ok, so relay kit installed. I might have 2 wires swapped though. It fixed the click problem, but it's acting weird. Sometimes, the starter starts spinning at the first key position. Weird! Also, the relay seems to have bypassed the seat safety switch. Was that an intended outcome? Now, the damn thing isn't starting for a new reason, it's not getting gas. It was running last year, so this is a new thing. I'll have to try to figure that out.

[nitsuj]

Originally Posted by Alvy

OP your tractor has a reverse relay and a reverse switch that work with each other along with a portion of the seat switch that will limit the “on” or latch circuit of your PTO. Yes you have 1 PTO switch but it has a few functions internally which is why you can hold it in the start position but when released to run it no longer works.

The PTO gets disengaged when in reverse as a safety measure via the reverse switch and reverse relay. Not saying this is the problem but you need to check it. You can use a DVOM or cheap 12v test light to do so. We can walk you through it if you give us some readings.

Thanks for the info! Could one simply jumper the reverse cut out and solve the issue? I'd prefer to be able to cut in reverse anyhow. How is that dangerous? Where is the reverse safety switch? Asking so I can be sure it doesn't get bypassed by accident.