Electric PTO Question

[Bret McFarland]

I managed to cut both leads coming out of the PTO on my 2182. The PTO is a Warner replacement of the original, both leads are black. No way to tell which was the hot and which was the ground. Does it matter? Thanks.

 

[1811Cub]

The wires are for the electromagnet. It does not matter which wire is to eventually go to chassis ground and the other 12v supply.

 

[Bret McFarland]

Thanks, seems to work fine. Turns the mower normally. Although the clutch feels tight, doesn't turn easily -- I don't the bearings are worn. It was replaced in 2014, probably not a whole lot of hours on it. It turns with more resistance than my 782 original clutch.

I bet it's getting cool up there in woods where you are. In my late 20's I spent a week at a friends hunting camp just north of Coudersport in the mountains -- steep mountains! It was beautiful. Was like 2 degrees at night. No deer hunting, just tackle football in the snow and tubing with ATVs. Oh and beer lol.

 

[1811Cub]

Coldest night this fall to date has been 25. Today was a balmy 33. Days have been very mild and pleasant at 60-70.

 

[Bret McFarland]

60-70s lately here too, although have had a string of mornings with frost much more than normal for mid-late October.