cub cadet 1525

when pto is engaged engine slows or appears to be in a bind. blades not turning fast enough to cut

I recently purchased a used 2005 Cub Cadet 1525. The tractor is in great shape overall but I am having trouble with the PTO I believe. The blades will disengage after about 20 minutes of mowing. Once they go off, I can re-engage them but then they will disengage every 1-2 minutes. Here is...

How do I keep the engine shaft from turning while torqueing the mounting bolt? I used a large channel-loc to loosen it. Thanks for your answers. JW

Guys, I'm in the market for a good used mower. My farm tractor dealer has a used mower that he is selling on consignment for an older lady. It is a '02 CC 1525 w/ a 15 hp Kawasaki engine for $1000. It only has 108 hours on it. He has had it for 8 months, sitting outside. Last year was...