markair62 0 Posted April 30, 2007 Hi Folks- My Deutz 1817 has been real reliable- until yesterday. Turned key, nothing- battery is good- jumped solenoid and it starts ok and runs- but as soon as I touch hydro or try to engage pto it dies. I thought it might be the ignition siwtch, but why would that cause problem with engaging pto? Anyone had similar situation, have any ideas? Thanks very much for your ideas and help! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted April 30, 2007 Might be a safety switch on the seat, hydro, and/or PTO lever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted April 30, 2007 It sounds like the ignition switch is bad or one of the safety switches. They are all linked together at the key switch, so I would start there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambler 0 Posted April 30, 2007 There could also be an electronic module that controls safety switches. Thats the case on the sunstar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markair62 0 Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks for the help- disconnected the safety module, runs cuts great- will replace switch and hopefully be back in business Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted May 1, 2007 Excellent call Ambler. Give yourself a pat on the back. ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambler 0 Posted May 1, 2007 An atta boy, thanks Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites