Need help John Deere 1600

[Wamman]

I own a John Deere 1600. In order to engage the pto on first mow I have to pick the center deck up and back down.also when I hit a big bump the pto shuts off.6 times today in one hour. Done everything I know to do.please help.

 

[jdhicrop]

Did you ever get this issue resolved? I have the same problem with mine

 

[Wamman]

Did you ever get this issue resolved? I have the same problem with mine

No I did not. Got rid of it. Very disappointed in the 1600 mower overall.