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In Reply to: john deere 265 riding mower posted by Red on Tuesday, July 01, 2003:
Red - It's more likely a short or bad connection. Check all the connections at the battery, solenoid, starter, pto switch, and ignition switch. Make sure everything is clean and tight. I'd also check the wiring to the pto clutch itself. See if it is charred or burnt.
You could have a short at the pto clutch, the pto switch, the ignition switch, or any of the wiring between. You really need a volt/ohm meter and the tech manual to check this out properly. The wiring is a bit more sophisticated than you might think. If you at least have an ohm meter, you can check the wiring for a short to ground. I would start with the ignition switch, then the pto switch, then the pto clutch, and finally the solenoid and starter.
If I were a betting man, I'd put my money on the pto clutch having a short. Good luck. - Dave