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1997 Toro tractor. model 73363 s/n 7900346 Tractor will just die right in the middle of mowing. Had an issue with the PTO lever assembly. Replaced both micro switch relays. PTO lever was loose and replaced both nylon bushings and tension spring that connects to a cotter pin on the PTO linkage and seemed to fix the problem but it's back. I can engage the mower deck with the PTO lever but if I push it too far, the tractor will start to shut down. Also, put in a new battery. Are these symptoms familiar to this model? Advise will be apprieciated.

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Hi, check whatever stops the pto lever from over travelling(metal stopper etc) for wear and watch the micro switch as someone pushes the pto lever to make sure its not over bending the metal strip on the micro switch. Ad vibration or heat may be doing the same thing while mowing. Regards Phil.

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