The wires coming out of the electric PTO overheated and burnt the wires up that are inside the electric PTO. Now the mower will not crank to start. Is there a way to jump wires to take the PTO out of the circuit so I can start the mower. The battery shows plenty of voltage so I know it is not shorted out. How much work to change the PTO? I want to make sure it will start before I purchase a PTO. What would have caused this wire plug to overheat?

In a follow up to my post I found a fuse in the wiring harness blown. I replaced the fuse and now the starter tries to engage but only makes a clunk like the engine can't turn. When I engage the clutch I get nothing as I should. Could the clutch be locked not letting the engine turn? I am going to remove the belts tomorrow to see if it makes a difference. Thanks