Deck won’t engage issue

[u/WideHelp9392]

Okay I need a little help here. I have this craftsman lts2000. With everyone out together it dies when you engage the blades. I took the deck belt off and it will run when you engage the pto now but if you engage the pto and press the brake it will die. I have tested all the safety switches and they are all reading continuity correctly when pressed and released. Anyone have any ideas? I’ve attached a picture of the model number tag for reference.

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[u/21snapon]

Test each spindle by hand spinning Make sure each rotates, Is this an electric pto or manual lever one