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Final report back - the problem was both of the PTO saftey switches were intermittently not connecting because the levers were not pushing the buttons fully down. I adjusted both safety switches (PTO selector lever and PTO engage lever) and BX is starting properly. Thanks, all for your advice.

BX didn't start today - jiggling PTO select lever didn't help. It's now on jack stands with tire removed. Also picked up a new switch from dealer. Hope that will do it. I'll be back for more advice if it doesn't.

Thanks everyone for the trouble shooting suggestions. It was the PTO lever safety switch. I had to push the lever all the way forward and hold it in place while turning the key. I used to be able to leave the tractor running in idle and get off to move stuff but, now the tractor shuts down when...

Ray - what's manually pishing?

Thanks everyone - I'm going out now to try the suggestions - I also suspect the PTO safety switch - Is there a way to bypass that switch or a way to reach it without removing tire? Since tractor won't start , no way to lift the tractor?

I've had my 2009 used BX for almost a year but only last week dropped the BH and mounted roto tiller, so this is my 1st use of PTO. I stalled the engine when I engaged the tilller at too low speed - but now won't restart . I've had to jiggle the PTO lever and move pedals in the past but, that...

D2Cat - Thanks

I have a similar question BX-25 but Havent figured out how to start a new thread although the site says that I have permission... Help please someone tell me where to find the new post button? :confused:

Hi This is my 1st post to this forum. I traded in my shovel and wheelbarrow for a 2009 BX25 last week. I'm eager to get to work and to learn what not to do. This post seems a good place to start. Already learned that the go forward pedal isn't the gas pedal. That will take some getting used...