2185 PTO clutch?

[micman32]

I had to replace my PTO last year. The clutch went bad. $300 later just for the part! YIKES!

 

[The tiler]

Is there a trouble shooting guide for this clutch?
Mine stoped working today
Shoud it have power with a test light to both wires going to the clutch?

Thanks
Jason

 

[kenpaul]

I just finished tearing my 2184 apart to replace the clutch only to find chewed up belt in the clutch. I cleaned it out after dismantling soldered a new wire on the clutch and It is like new again. If you pull the bolt out of the front after taking off the battery box and front cowl , it is a pretty easy fix.If the clutch is done shop around

 

[DebWHNP]

I have a cub cadet RZT and my mower shuts down after engaging the PTO. When the PTO is first turned on, the mower is rough sounding and feeling, then the mower shuts off. It sounds a bit like it is choking out or stalling, but a bit different. I am also having to spray starter fluid into the carburetor to get it to crank even though I keep it on a float charger. Frustrated because this started after the last payment made. I wonder how engines seem to know when you pay them off. Can anyone recommend trouble shooting ideas for me to do first.

 

[kenpaul]

Is there a trouble shooting guide for this clutch?
Mine stoped working today
Shoud it have power with a test light to both wires going to the clutch?

Thanks
Jason

There should be 12 volts dc between the 2 wires when activated --you have to sit on the tractor and engage the pto to get a reading.
If no voltage check the fuse and also the switch under the seat.