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It could be a safety switch problem, such as debris or misalignment in the seat, PTO, transmission, or brake switch.
On older tractors, flip the seat forward to find a small on/off button switch; newer tractors often build it into the seat itself.
Have a buddy move the PTO engagement lever back and forward to find the switch mounted on a bracket, watching for debris.
The transmission safety switch is often mounted inside the transmission with two wires; the tractor will only start in neutral.
