How to Easily test most PTO switches with a volt/ohm meter. John Deere, Husqvarna, Toro, Gravely

How to Easily test most PTO switches with a volt/ohm meter. Simple step by step. This particular switch is for a John Deere but the principal is the same for most of them. We show how easy it is to test your switch with a multi meter. Easy DIY

[@TysonMartin]

Not only did I learn what blades go to what on a PTO switch, but you also taught me what the ohms setting is for!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

I'm so glad our video helped you, that means a lot to us. Thank you so much for commenting, made my day.

[@therebel4713]

Thank you for this post! Simple instructions that allowed me to test my PTO switch.

[@rongrimes5613]

very simple and my mower was not getting fire to the coil ,i checked this pto switch and it was shorted ,thank you very simple

[@airborne575]

Thank you simple and easy I was able to test my switch using your video.

[@kevansmith3660]

Explained real well!!!

[@kbssmallenginerepair2615]

Great job T-Bone. I was working on PTO switches this week. Thanks for the info!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Awesome thank you

[@Andrew_B89]

This was a great explanation of how the switch works! I have to test mine soon and now I know how!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you. I hope it helps you.

[@Andrew_B89]

@@RaleysSmallEngines I tried it and some of the pins had a lot of resistance and some didn’t. I was using a harbor freight meter though. If they have a lot of resistance would that indicate a bad switch?

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

@@Andrew_B89 Possibly corrosion inside the switch or contacts worn.

[@Andrew_B89]

@@RaleysSmallEngines ok. I’m trying to figure out why my pto won’t engage… stopped cutting suddenly while mowing I’m hoping it’s just the switch and not the pto

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

@@Andrew_B89 Check for power going to PTO clutch. Someone must be in the seat, key on, pto switch on.

[@TheRustyRooster]

Good explanation 👏 even i understand thanks

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Lol funny guy

[@rongrimes5613]

i also put a jumper wire in to the harness outside terminals and mower cranked up

[@bigsonslawncare]

Ok now this I can understand! Not all over the top.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thanks you sir, glad you liked it my friend

[@dr.lmsb4456]

Awesome video brother thanks for sharing

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@6061]

Any idea why there are so many dang terminals? Seems like it would only need 3, not 8, right?

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Lol the other terminals are for the safety circuit etc thanks for watching my friend

[@philmygroin6601]

So does this switch pass as a good switch? Mine never changed when switch was pulled or pushed

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

It should change from open or closed when pushed. If it does nothing on ohm meter it's bad

[@philmygroin6601]

Thanks for your help.

[@gravelyman]

Good video.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you sir

[@slpc30]

Thank you so much!

[@stevenclay9573]

Thanks a million

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Ok great video

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you godfather

[@jasonvenesky2438]

Thank you!

[@mrbrown6421]

Skip video and read:
My switch is a DELTA 6204 from a John Deere E140 mower.
Bottom view, where x is missing TERMINAL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 x 9
SWITCH OFF (pushed in), these SHOULD conduct.
1-3 (My old BAD switch is burned open here)
4-6
7-9
SWITCH ON (pulled out), these SHOULD conduct.
2-3
5-6
====================
Period. End of story.
Gawd, I hope this helps somebody.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Great video T Bone. My multi meter doesn’t beep on ohms. ( cheap meter I guess). What reading should I get when testing the switch mate TBone

[@JQUICK21]

Did you watch this? It should read 00.0

[@johng2779]

How about a five pin pto switch . Its from a kohler.

[@billyburch5132]

Good explanation

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@christeague2759]

Thanks

[@gregorypetrosky1814]

I stalled my mower cutting along a wet bank when the wheel sank in the soft ground. Now, I can't start my Scag Turf Tiger without jumping it with a battery charger. It will run, and I can move the mower out of the garage and around the yard, but the blades won't engage when the switch is pulled out. I pulled my fuses yesterday, and they are OK. I've traced wires from the area where the key is turned where the blade engage switch is located to the frame and PTO in the back of the machine, and I can't find anything wrong with the wires. I pulled some of the plugs apart, and they are dirty, but everything was working prior to me stalling the mower. How do I go about diagnosing what's wrong with my mower. I'm trying to do this myself because anyone who does this professionally can't get it done for the next month, and my grass needs cut now. I'm planning on pulling my PTO switch now and testing it to see if that's the problem.

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thanks for watching and commenting. The battery must have 12 volts in order for the charging system to work correctly. With machine running check charging system with a volt meter, it should be charging in the high 13 to low 14 volts. Charging system must be working correctly in order for the pto to work

[@JQUICK21]

Hello....did you get it sorted out? The clutch that turns the blades has wiring to it and that can be a problem if they are damaged or shorted....also the clutch itself can be Free spinning and not turning the shaft to the blade pulley.

[@jukeboxx1000]

Thank You subbed

[@justinabernathy8776]

WHAT IF IT IS 0.5

[@josedejesus6185]

Very nice!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Thank you

[@ThomasWalker-m2y]

Mabeya start a gò fund me for a haircut, otherwise great video

[@eddiesnawder6462]

OL means "out of limits" not overload.

[@bobkernahan6340]

Open line

[@miketruckermike292]

still cofused as I am a rookie

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Check out some of our other videos. Hopefully they will help you

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

I think I figured it out after watching the video 3 times 🥸🥸🥸😒😒

[@FarmerJim]

Thank you!