TO35 PTO Lever stuck

[Massey23]

TO35 PTO lever only moves from "neutral" forward to "ground" but not back to "Engine" Also, the ground PTO seems to be engaged in both neutral and ground positions. Any suggestions on how to get the lever to move back to "Engine" pto? It worked 2 or 3 years ago when last used.

 

[John(UK)]

It is possible that the needle roller bearing in the end of the Hydraulic Pump drive shaft has collapsed due to wear. This bearing supports the PTO shaft and there is a sliding coupling that is on the PTO shaft and slides forward along the shaft to connect the Engine drive, it slides rear-wards to make it Ground Drive. You will need to pull out the PTO Shaft from the back end and see if the end of the PTO shaft is damaged where it would locate in the Bearing at the back of the Pump, if it is, then the Pump needs to come out to replace the Needle Bearing. DON'T start tearing it down until you get more information of what and how you should do it or you could cause damage. It is also possible that the PTO Lever Selector is worn or not engaged in the Sliding coupling itself. You could try removing the PTO Lever and Plate and re-fitting it but making sure that the Lever is definitely engaged in the sliding coupling. Because the PTO Lever and Plate also contains the locking mechanism for holding the Lever in drive, it can give you a false impression when you operate the Lever, it feels as though it is in gear but the Lever is not located properly and is not sliding the coupling fully and this could be why it is in drive in both neutral and Ground drive.CHECK THIS FIRST as it does seem to be favorite cause.
If you do need any information about how to do this, or if you have other questions or queries, just email me direct at the address below and I will send it or give you an answer...John(UK)[email protected]

 

[Massey23]

Thanks John. I will check it out tonight

 

[Massey23]

John I removed the lever and cover plate today. I cleaned and lubricated it and re-assembled it and it works fine now. It seems the detent was stuck in the "ground" position. Thanks for the help

 

[John(UK)]

Glad to hear that it was so simple...but from your original description I thought that the lever did move but just did not change the drive inside..If the selector lock was stuck then that is due to condensation which should not be there. Check the oil for water and maybe replace the rubber boots at the bottom of the gear levers if there is a problem and you should also check the Draft Control Spring at the back of the seat as there is a rubber cup seal that could be ripped....John(UK)[email protected]