elect pto's typically take around 6 amps to remain engaged... suspect you may have a corroded connection, a failing battery or a combo of same. OTOH, if your pto is the adjustable type, determine it's make, go to their website, d/l their specs for it which will detail that gap setting and how to adjust.

Thanks rex I will check my connections tomarrow.The battery was replaced just last year with a new 500 amp strongbox(jd replacement) but i will put the charger on it and run a test.Could a bad battery be causing my starter to grind everytime i turn the key?I thought i might be having to replace the starter soon.

well, measured at batt posts: 12.5 vdc engine off; 13.8 vdc engine running full rpm indicates a good charging system... personally would pull batt and have it load tested.... and do clean those connections even to frame. Cheapest easiest maintenance one can do.

Alternator should have enough output to engage and maintain electric clutch regardless of battery.

Walt Conner

Well i run an alternator check with my battery charger(I do not have a meter)while the engine was running full throttle and it showed a problem.The dash light comes and goes but the battery always maintains a full charge.Should i be looking at the voltage regulator or the actual charging system.All my connections appear to be tight and no visual cuts in wire.I mowed yesterday and it kicked out 3 times but always starts back up when i pull the knob.

I would rig a temporary jumper directly from the battery to the electric clutch and see if your problem still exists. This will tell you which direction to look for the problem.

You need to be able to connect/disconnect the jumper from the seat with the engine running.

Walt Conner