Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): PTO disengages on Cub Cadet LT1018, auto parts store, cub cadet

Question
Good Evening,

I have been having an issue with my Cub Cadet LT1018.  The PTO disengages after a few minutes.  It started disengaging a couple times but has become more and more frequent.  It will now go just a few minutes before it happens.  Any suggestions what could be happening or how to fix the problem??

Answer
Is your battery properly charging?  There are a lot of variables with electric PTO clutches.

Always start with a known good battery.  Take the battery to you local auto parts store and have them load test it.

Before re-connecting the battery, clean the battery posts and cable ends with a wirebrush...fixed a lot of problems just by cleaning the connections.

Make sure the PTO connector is clean.  Dis-connect and clean with contact cleaner.  Re-connect once clean.

If the problem still persist you should connect a multimeter and observe the voltage when using the mower.  I'd hate for you to buy a new clutch when the actual problem make be an electical component.

Start with the battery and make sure all the connections are clean.
Let me if this solves your problem.
Eric