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    ytd12542 Posts: 13, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 1, 2010, 05:21 PM
    Mtd yard machine dies when reverse gear is engaged.
    Seat switch change reverse safety changed clutch safety changed Tractor goes forward budies when I put it in reverse. Where is this PTO switch on this model?
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    Jul 1, 2010, 08:09 PM

    Without knowing what model you have it is a guess as to where the switch is. Most of the MTD riding mowers I have worked on have the deck safety switch under the panel that has the reverse switch. The switch is under the front right corner of that panel.
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