Pto switch.

[jharder]

Good evening,
I have a 1984 582 special. I can not get the pto switch to stay locked in the on position. I got a new switch from cub cadet and still the same. In order to mow with it I have to hold it on while trying to mow. And yes after about a hour of mowing it gets pretty hard to hold on cuz my thumb is tierd. Thanks for your help Jim

 

[mgonitzke]

It's not the switch, it's probably the safety switch relay going out. That's what usually causes those symptoms.

 

[ajtimm]

Hey Jim, I have the same problem.
Did you ever find a solution?

I have verified the brake cut-off switch is working.. and replaced the pto switch- no change. Not sure where to go from here..?