I had posted to the forum several weeks ago about the fuel solenoid shutting the engine down when I tried to engage the pto. I was going to update it but could not find it.
Anyway, I finally pulled the seat and other metal off to access the switch above where the pto shaft enters the trans...
B2650, bought new almost 3 years ago, 275 hours, all maintenance done according to specs. I was mowing and attempted to back up when it simply died. Would not even turn over with the key. I could jump the solenoid to turn it over but wouldn't fire. Finally figured it was the 5amp opc/panel fuse...