Damn,, now what?

[hankster611]

While cutting today the PTO belt became wrapped up under the deck around the center blade. I didn't notice right away, but I shut down the PTO got the belt untangled and re set, now the PTO will not engage and I can not turn it by hand, This is a front mount PTO. Everything was fine prior to this. Suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Jim.ME]

First thing to do is tell what machine you are asking for help with.

 

[hankster611]

Jim. ME Sorry, JD 316- The deck belt is what came off. It got under the deck and wrapped around the center spindle. The PTO was engaged and cutting fine. Now the clutch or PTO(?) will not engage and I can't turn it by hand. What do I check? Thanks.

 

[880DB]

Check that the wire going to the clutch hasn't been knocked off by the belt, sounds like the most likely issue.

 

[hankster611]

(quoted from post at 09:42:21 06/07/19) Check that the wire going to the clutch hasn't been knocked off by the belt, sounds like the most likely issue.

Nope. That's fine. Pulled drive belt from front pully, PTO, turns by hand, but very tight. Almost seems like the bearing, but, I don't know $hit about these engines.

 

[Scott 730]

It should not turn easily by hand. The pto clutch has a brake also.

 

[hankster611]

Where? Internal? Should I be able to pull it off after taking the snap ring out and bolt and washer? No luck Even attempting to pry it off gently