Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Mower Deck Does Not Engage, ohmmeter, hot wire

Question
Deck will "sometimes" not engage after stopping during mowing on JD 435 w/600 hours.  Had same problem last year.  Dealer tuned up this spring installing new battery and new switch.  Same problem still with mower not starting sometimes after stopping.  After about 2 hours wait deck will again engage.

Answer
Hellp Pops:

The Most Common Cause for this Problem is the PTO Ground. A Quick Ground Check is to Use Another Wire and Ground the PTO at the Harness Connection Nearest the PTO. Be Carefull and Do Not Ground the HOT Wire. Use a Multimeter and Locate the Ground Wire. Clean the PTO Ground and All the Connections for the PTO Wiring Harness. If you have an Ohmmeter, Disconnect the Wiring Harness from the Front of the Clutch and Check the Resistance of the Clutch. You should have around 4 or 5 OHMs. If at or near Zero, the Coil has Shorted. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

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John

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John