John Deere 345 lawn tractor PTO issue

   / John Deere 345 lawn tractor PTO issue #1  

VOL54

Member
Joined
Oct 11, 2014
Messages
45
Location
NW Tennessee
Tractor
New Holland TC45DA, John Deere 345
Mowing today with my 1998 John Deere 345 (54" deck) when suddenly the pto disengaged. After a minute or so of jiggling the switch, it re-engaged but only if I held constant pressure on the switch. I had to insert a stick underneath the switch to keep it engaged. Mowed for another 2-3 hours with the stick in place without disengaging. On the positive side I didn't have to hold the switch while mowing in reverse. Could this be the pto switch or pto going bad, etc. Anyone have any ideas? I hate to just start throwing money at it until I know for sure what the problem is. Thanks for your help.
 
   / John Deere 345 lawn tractor PTO issue #2  
You build a good case for a funky switch. For the $, I'd throw a switch on it as long as the old one wasn't melted.
 
   / John Deere 345 lawn tractor PTO issue #3  
Switch most likely from what you write. They all eventually fail in the detent.
 
   / John Deere 345 lawn tractor PTO issue #4  
I would also replace the switch
 

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