Cub Cadet Kohler PTO Clutch Removal; ROPE TRICK!!!!

[@havok_1957]

This little trick just saved me from running my head thru a wall. Thanks for this video and S/O to Jessie for being a wizard.

[@MowerMike]

Haha glad I helped prevent a concussion!

[@navyvet8798]

Man I have been trying for 2 hours to find a way to stop the crank shaft from turning on my zero turn to remove the pto clutch and couldn't figure it out. I am heading out to try this rope trick. If it works You have no idea how much you have helped. THANK YOU!!! UPDATE: It works like a charm... What a Help this video is for people like me without an impact wrench.... I did exactly as he said in the video and changed it out in less than 30 minutes... after 2 hours of messing with the crankshaft. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MowerMike]

You are welcome! Glad it worked out. I actually learned this little trick from a viewer comment.

[@wagonmaster2158]

Perfect! Please send this to all the posters that start their drive belt replacement videos with the clutch dangling under their tractors.

[@MowerMike]

Thankyou! I agree that is one of the trickiest parts. Check out my drive belt Replacement video also for this tractor

[@tercuman7374]

You're the man, Mike!! Rope did the trick!! Thanks!!

[@MowerMike]

Happy to help!

[@liltwigdropper]

I’m trying to make an off-roading mower and I’m wondering if my mower can run without the pto, to see if it’s even worth taking off. Thank you for taking the time to answer if you do.

[@MowerMike]

Well it would but your issue is the PTO also keeps the drive belt pulley bolted up. I would just take the belt off, that PTO won’t be sucking any horsepower without the deck belt. An off-road mower lol I don’t know what that is but I like it !

[@HinckleyHomestead]

Thank you!!! We used the rope trick to get the bolt torqued to specs.

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped

[@jakeraines8542]

My PTO clutch was totally burned out on my XT1. I didn't have an impact so I ordered one and still couldn't remove the bolt. It's only a 1/4 inch drive so that was a "live and learn" moment for me. But the rope trick worked! That saved me a ton of time and probably money too. Mower Mike, thank you for this video!

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped. A 1/4 impact wrench isn’t going to have much horsepower

[@jakeraines8542]

​@@MowerMike Yeah, I figured that out the long way LOL.

[@pinkishdiamondz]

The string trick absolutely worked, thanks Jesse!! We had to feed it in while turning the bolt on mine until it got wedged in the crankshaft. Once the rope got in there good, the bolt popped like a charm. I used Paracord type rope.

[@MowerMike]

Hey glad it helped, that was an idea from one of my viewers comments!

[@jamesmayfield7416]

Thank you Jessie and of course you great video- and yes the rope trick worked perfect- cud cadet 1040 - all 3 belts 👍

[@MowerMike]

Great work Jessie!

[@stumarksez]

Like magic. Thx to you and Jessie J. In looking for a video to watch on this because my LT1045’s PTO stopped working and it wasn’t the switch. The first one I starting watching was a video with text over images of flowers. The stupidest way to mistreat your audience is to totally ignore the visual part of your video by excluding the extremely relevant visuals of things like the tools actually being placed on the bolt and things like that. Your video was dead on. Clear audio even though a tad echoey, you were still close enough to the mic that you were easily understood. Thank you for a video well done.

[@MowerMike]

Thanks for the feedback. I definitely need to up my audio game it I keep making these videos.

[@triplecranks]

Great trick! I’ve been using that method to remove chainsaw clutches for over 40 years.

[@MowerMike]

Yep, is so much easier this way. Better than an impact

[@blueplasma5589]

On 2 cycle engines there,s no valves to bend.

[@adron4216]

You are a hero. I would never have thought of this trick. I have an impact, but it didnt have enough oomph to kick the bolt off. You have saved me. I spent an hour looking at every other video on these darn mowers, half of them dont have the clutch and the rest use impacts. I'm just a guy trying to save a couple hundred bucks on a repair bill, and youve saved it for me. What's the best way to send you a few of the bucks I saved? It's worth it to me to pay you back. Amazon links? Patreon? Ko-fi? Let me know, I'll do it!

[@MowerMike]

Haha nothing needed just glad to help. I started doing this videos because they are what I would want to watch. The rope idea actually came from a viewers comment so can’t take all the credit.

[@calebsunnock3916]

I did this it worked great. Only problem is now the rope is stuck and I can’t get it out. Any tips?

[@MowerMike]

Man sorry to hear that. Somehow I feel like this is my fault. I would get as much of it out as you can and then just run it. The engine should eat whatever is left of that rope. Full throttle it will make some funny noises for a bit then smooth out. (Remember I am a guy on KZbin giving you free “advice”)

[@sluggonotnancy6178]

The thicker the rope, the less chance that this will happen.

[@mattcarter2306]

Thank you. That rope trick saved me!

[@MowerMike]

I got your back Matt!

[@christrent5753]

Thanks for the videos made my drive belt replacement snap. Regarding the rope trick I was able to use a smaller rope ( 3/16 all I had here ) by using a sturdy drinking straw to guide it into the cylinder making it possible to push rope...lol

[@MowerMike]

Ah nice move, will have to add the straw to my bag of tricks.

[@footballplayer46123]

Hey mower Mike, we’ve got a old 1330 cub cadet and 2 out of the 4 engine mounting threads are stripped, have you ever seen someone have success pulling the engine and tapping the holes to make new threads?

[@MowerMike]

That shouldn’t be too hard especially since it is just aluminum. I would drill it out and tap new threads for a slightly larger bolt in there. Or you could just drill it out and put a bolt with a nut on the end of it will fit and not tap anything. You got this check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZbGo5t4fNqYhbM

[@boatbuilder1954]

I like people that think out of the box!😊😊😊 great lesson! Thanks

[@MowerMike]

This idea came from one of my viewers, is pretty slick

[@mick0778]

Rope trick worked! Thanks bro

[@MowerMike]

Great news!

[@wpcote108]

The bolt removal was the easy part!!! I am NOT sble to free the rusted PTO from the drive shaft... any hints???

[@MowerMike]

That sucks. Try a big flat head screw driver and try to pry it down or wack it softly with a hammer to loosen up the rust.

[@wpcote108]

@@MowerMike already tried that… with plenty of Blaster penetrating oil on it. Plus, I am afraid to pry against the casing of the engine. This thing is really stuck. I read about somebody welding a large nut to the end of the PTO and using it to pull away from the shaft, but I don’t have a welder!

[@MowerMike]

@@wpcote108 You can try using a 3 arm puller but just be careful not to bend the pulley

[@wpcote108]

@@MowerMike thanks for caring! It’s a PTO honor cub, cadet mower, and the sprocket is Tucktaway up in there and I can’t get to it to put a polar on it. The only thing that is exposed is the housing for the clutch and that’s pretty thin material. I guess I’m going to try to rent an air hammer with a blunt end then attack it with that…

[@wcdanforth]

The rope trick worked great for me. Was replacing the drive belt and this worked to loosen the bolt to get the PTO off. To tighten the bolt, I had to adjust the rope in the cylinder, perhaps because the engine was turning in the opposite direction?

[@MowerMike]

You got it glad it helped. Was actually a suggestion from a viewer

[@ronmoller4623]

Does the electrical connector just pull apart? I’m afraid of breaking the wires…

[@MowerMike]

Yes it does. They get sticky, may need a flathead screwdriver to help persuade it off.

[@ronmoller4623]

@@MowerMike Thanks so much. I'm always terrified of making a problem worse by snapping a connector. Would you happen to know where the black/yellow wire connects near hydrostatic fan? I replaced the drive belt and noticed that the fan was damaged...on...but barely.....wanted to move the tractor just far enough to test....moved about 10 feet and tractor suddenly (instantly) went dead. No electric whatsoever. I just noticed that the broken fan must have cut that wire. Green in still screwed in location...but can't tell where to reconnect the yellow/black....?

[@MowerMike]

@@ronmoller4623 I have no idea there. I would take the wheel off and look behind in there and see if you can track it down. Good luck

[@billmeyer1207]

Thank you, My exact problem. Going to give this a try tonight. Makes sense to me.

[@MowerMike]

You got it

[@garybass8892]

Thanks. I couldn't fit an impact on my commercial mower and with this trick you just saved me from tossing it in a canal 🤣

[@MowerMike]

Haha Glad I saved her from becoming a catfish house!

[@blueplasma5589]

What if you are 180° off compression stroke, at exhaust stroke, could you Bend the exhaust valve from the piston pushing the rope into the valve?

[@MowerMike]

No idea, let me know what happens

[@danieljensen2427]

nice trick, if the belt comes off when engaging PTO, is it bad

[@MowerMike]

Yep something is stuck it it slips off

[@denniswallace-ui7vh]

Replace both pulleys, unlike the deck pulleys which are metal, the transmission pulleys are plastic. My flat pulley melted in half. Not sure how to post a picture but that caused my belt failure.

[@denniswallace-ui7vh]

(Xt1 that is) Older models used metal pulleys. Cut corners in the wrong place. Plastic pulleys that are under that much stress are bound to fail. My flat side pulley literally melted.

[@MowerMike]

Sounds like a mess

[@gslashstrash5534]

What about a cub cadet with horizontal engine? This pto drives the tractor

[@MowerMike]

No idea get a manual for it.

[@KDE19143]

PTO club cadet ZT 142 inch cut how to replace

[@MowerMike]

You tell me

[@garrickcampbell9538]

Well! I just tried the rope hack it works well, thanks

[@MowerMike]

Yep it works great. It was actually based on a suggestion from one of my viewers in a comment. Pretty slick

[@chrisconnors5534]

So for the life of me I cannot get this to work on our LT1050. What am I doing wrong? I swear we did it all exactly the same but it just is not working. Keeping in mind I don’t think this bolt has ever been taken off before.

[@MowerMike]

I suggest forgetting the rope and buy a cheapo impact wrench and it will take it right off.

[@bobshaw8558]

One question,If a piece of rope should happen to come off and stay in the motor yoy start it would it hurt the motor, could it scare the piston walls or the rings? Test that😊put a small piece in thwn run it for an hour take apart and see! I would live to know if tt jyst burn up and do nothing😁😎

[@MowerMike]

I would just run it and see what happens

[@timmartin1086]

Omg thank you so much worked great 1/4 thick rope worked for me on cub cadet

[@MowerMike]

Glad to help. Someone on KZbin in my comments actually gave me that idea, works great.

[@PPGMurse]

U made a task a lot harder. Use the rope on the pulley, like a strap oil filter wrench, and viola. Comes off easy.

[@MowerMike]

You will have to explain your self I am not following you. Use a strap to do what?

[@gibleboris]

I just used a wrench and a hammer

[@brucegillette5713]

Good morning Mower Mike, taking your advise and I found a cub sitting in the weeds. The guys said it runs but the mow board is bad. I'll have to search your videos for mow board videos and of course ask you for guidance. We'll see how it goes. Its a Super LT 1554 and wants 100 bucks. It looks worth it.

[@MowerMike]

Nice score. What is a mow board?

[@brucegillette5713]

d@@MowerMike I guess it's called the deck. For me its the thing that turns and holds the blades. I'm not a mower mechanic, now back in the 70's when I was younger Detroit Ellison was my specialty, I was a tune up and over haul specialist. As well as any bigger truck that was brought in to the shop. But I digress......

[@MowerMike]

@@brucegillette5713 Detroit’s are built like tanks I hear! As far as your deck, if the things turning the blades are bad those are the spindles. Super easy to replace. Now if the metal deck itself is beat up where the spindles attach there is an option I put the link below. These are reinforcement rings that go on under the spindles which fix when your deck is bent or broken. They work great am going to do a video on them. Let me know if we are zeroing in on your issue www.amazon.com/iFJF-Spindle-Repair-918-04126A-918-04125B/dp/B078XQ8YSM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=cub+cadet+deck+ring&qid=1628897896&sr=8-3

[@denniseely4228]

Thank you sir for your advice it's great

[@MowerMike]

Hey glad it helped

[@jonathanpierre9825]

My PTO came apart and I can't get the other part off the shaft. Any ideas?

[@MowerMike]

Try a 3 prong metal puller. Just make sure to thread the bolt in there loosely so the puller doesn’t press on the threads. Good luck I know that sucks

[@scottjordon]

Great Video!! I am wondering if you could possibly do a video on how to remove a Hustler 54” zero turn deck and clean it up underneath and check the belts? Thanks 🙏🏻 Have a blessed day!! Amen 🙏🏻

[@MowerMike]

Thanks Scott. Phew finally a positive comment so many angry guys on KZbin lol. I don’t have a hustler at this time. It shouldn’t be hard though just find how to loosen the deck belt, on that one there is probably a lever you pull. And the pull the pins on the deck mounts, should be three and pull her out. Good luck

[@scottjordon]

@@MowerMike thanks Brother!! I will give it a whirl in a couple of weeks….why do today what you can do tomorrow….uhhh wait a minute…..😁

[@MowerMike]

@@scottjordon Haha it is tommorow already, get on it!

[@mikedevita5558]

What do you do if pully can't be wiggled off?

[@MowerMike]

Wack it, pry it, pull it. Whatever works for you

[@yarpos]

the real problem is getting the PTO off the shaft. The factory doesnt use anti seize and they often end up rusted and stuck on

[@MowerMike]

I agree and it is hard to get a puller on that pulley and not bend it.

[@bobshaw8558]

Now thats a cool trick thanks I LIKE IT'S 😎😎I never thunk a that🤯

[@MowerMike]

It actually was an idea from one of my viewers

[@andrewmiller7886]

Start at 3:40

[@MowerMike]

I have to agree my intro was a bit rambly lol.

[@kennethmcdonald5278]

It has to get to bottom dead center .

[@MowerMike]

You are off 180 on that one

[@kennethmcdonald5278]

Get a cheater bar.i like the rope trick , pretty cool.

[@MowerMike]

Was a viewer suggestion

[@darth5907]

Way better way is to put the bracket that holds the pto still while it’s running back on.

[@MowerMike]

Hmmm that sounds a bit dangerous Darth

[@darth5907]

Not at all. Don’t have it running. The black bracket you most takeoff to remove the pto goes into a slot on the pto to hold it still while it’s running. Put that bracket back on and use a regular ratchet. This is a lot of unnecessary time and steps lol

[@blueplasma5589]

@@darth5907 So loosen the center bolt before you remove the bracket (bar/guard). Doesn,t the pto spin freely and the bolt will just spin?

[@kevincruz7259]

GO TEXANSSSS!

[@MowerMike]

Haha now I know there are atleast two Texans fans!

[@Joseph-u6d]

Lotta yak for small info🥱

[@MowerMike]

That’s what she said!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Good information, A little less nonsense would be nice

[@MowerMike]

Will need to find another channel for less nonsense and lame jokes. That is just me

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@MowerMike LOL, you are a good sport. I have had complaints I am a little too straight in my videos

[@MowerMike]

@@richardspaulding5035 We are all different, the important part is that you enjoy doing the videos. You have some good stuff out there!

[@KevinBlue-n2w]

Imagine how much more efficient your videos might be if you just showed how to do the work and stopped the self adulation.

[@MowerMike]

You have to help me out here with how to respond to you. What does “adulation” mean?

[@kennethmcdonald5278]

Treat your viewers with more respect , you have men watching you

[@MowerMike]

Please explain, what exactly offended you?

[@MikeHarmes]

Great video thx for that it's going to make my life whole lot easier and get back to cutting grass.

[@MowerMike]

Sure thing, nice profile pic haha