PTO Shaft Maintenance - Don't Neglect This! (

[@langstonrowe8243]

Your videos are the most informative on pto shafts that I have watched, great job.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@TheJeepinDad]

Honestly, and this is not hype, this video is more helpful than my tractor manufacturer's videos AND manuals combined! All I can figure is John Deere must have a business plan that relies on new tractor owners like myself to fail at my required maintenance and then need to buy more expensive JD parts. You have saved my rear in more ways than one. Thank you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Wow, thanks! So glad to know that this video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!

[@timsawyer7443]

OMG, how have I never heard/seen this before, and why don't folks teach new tractor owners like me that we need to do this? Thank you, sir, for your service to the tractor community!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Tim! So glad to hear this was useful to you! Thank you for the kind words!

[@rgs1628]

Awesome video. This video is far superior in quality than the typical self-help video produced by large corporations. You are doing a better job than professionals who get paid to make videos for a living.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@AnomadAlaska]

I use a different method to separate my PTO shafts for periodic inspection. It involves forgetting to disconnect the PTO and driving away from the bush hog.

[@DIYMyWay]

LOL! I have done the same thing! Total valid method. Thanks for watching!

[@edwintobias5755]

Don't back up!

[@edgoguen7295]

Cold weather makes the dirty grease inside the shaft stick. I will pour a bit of diesel fuel in and try to get it sliding.

[@blaxbently]

Lmao 🤣 just did this! That’s why I’m watching… first time I ever done it as that’s the first step I take when changing implements but I was distracted with nerve pain and gnats this time and here we are 🤦‍♂️

[@joet.7296]

Those are the exact words I used (@#!$%) while trying to remove my own green PTO shaft shield. So much so, I thought, surely there must have been a recall and a replacement part issued. Instead the dealer (I’m pretty sure we have the same chipper) referred me to your video! I had tried everything: Just as you did, I tried rotating it working one screwdriver; inserting 3 separate screwdrivers while working one and pulling on the shield with the other; ditto, but this time twisting instead of turning; enlisting my wife to “man” the other two screwdrivers with me on the 3rd and pulling; then her pulling…. The result? The (@#!$%) thing has been sitting on my workbench for two weeks, shielded and undefeated. Every couple of days I get up enough confidence to try again, only to be vanquished from my own workshop! If you weren’t half a continent away I’d ask if you made house calls. However, armed with your video and the knowledge those end shields indeed do come off, and by way of a pulling force and not twisting motion, I’ll try again. (Gulp.) Finally, like another viewer noted, thank you for mentioning the needle attachment for grease gun. I had never heard of such a thing and just assumed the plastic “nipples” were further evidence of Chinese engineering prowess…. Best. Joe

[@debandpete]

I notice you have over 19K subscribers but I just want to say that the video I just watched was clear, concise & cogent! Very efficient, instructional and educational, which while there are many worthwhile videos on KZbin, yours EXCELs. THANK YOU!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! I am so glad you found the video helpful!

[@earlyriser8998]

Nice little "how to" video that I will refer to when I service my PTO shaft

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good advice Martin. I have known several farmers over the years that didn't own a grease gun... if they did, they sure didn't use it. Greasing is about the cheapest maintenance that you can do. An ounce of prevention... as they say.

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re exactly right, Gary! Thanks for watching!

[@Suthn_Girl]

Thanks for this!! It helped me a lot when setting up my Brush Chief for the first time myself. Bought from dealer who delivered and hooked it up. I removed it for winter and had my backhoe on. Went to reinstall it this week to use on my 40 acres and it wasn’t easy! (for a small lady by herself). Used this for guidance and was easy to follow! 👍🏼 Thanks again!

[@DIYMyWay]

You're welcome! Glad to know it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@MrTks1959]

It was nice to see that I'm not the ONLY tractor owner that has had the same problem getting those shrouds off. Every time I go thru the same hassle and wonder what I'm doing wrong and why I'm having to struggle so much with it. In the few company videos that I've been able to find on how to do it, they always just pop right off. Thanks for making me feel as if I'm not the only one to struggle with it.

[@1925sk]

Hear hear. Fortunately not all shield manufacturers are that way. He had two designs there and that yellow one isn’t the best design in this world.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir 😊 THE BEST maintenance video ever made Sir 😊👍 and like you said at the end of your video ( maintain it regularly ! ) is the Key factor Sir 😊👍 Have a great week Sir Cheers !!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dave! Thank you, kind sir! Yes, regular maintenance is the key! Cheers!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@DIYMyWay Yes in deed Sir, Maintenance is THE VITAL FACTOR to keep our tractor in good key condition 🧐👌💪

[@jvine3516]

Right now my PTO shaft is being pulled apart between two trees using ratchet straps because they won’t come apart. I’ll be sure to come back to this video for preventative maintenance so it doesn’t happen again 🚜 👍🏼

[@DIYMyWay]

Yikes! Sounds like the PTO shaft was never greased, even at the factory. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@jvine3516]

@@DIYMyWay ended up being a freezing issue and a bit of neglect. A warm shop overnight, WD40, and use of ratchet straps eventually worked. Shaft has been serviced as per your video. Thanks for checking in and the video .. from Canada.

[@cajuncop21]

Thank you for sharing, just bought a new PTO shaft and the instructions that came with it doesn’t come CLOSE to what I just learned here!!! Thanks again

[@DIYMyWay]

You are quite welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mlaw207]

Very thorough video. Also liked the way you sped up the repeated items. Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yep, don't want to waste you time anymore than I want to waste mine. Besides, I can get a WHOLE lot done in a day in speed mode. :)

[@kevinashby3784]

Great job. I wish I had watched this last night. I had some trouble working on my LP1872RCR pto shaft. I’ll know better now.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Kevin! Glad it was helpful to you!

[@AOW162435]

Another great video - thank you. I recently purchased the same McNaught grease gun, and then equipped it with a slightly longer hose from them as well as a LocknLube coupler. So much nicer than my old setup.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by!

[@rockmon7]

Great video. Very helpful because I thought I was an idiot when I tried to get the 3 cursed plastic tabs to release the shield hood. I tried before I found your video and now after. Score: Shaft 2, Frustrated User ZERO! I'm getting ready to cut it off! My old shaft that broke didn't have all the safety plastic on it and we used it almost 50 years!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad he video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@BG-vq9fd]

Good to know. I have had my tractor 1.5 years and have not used the PTO.

[@russellliupakka6996]

Great video. I always grease the zerks, but I have never pulled the shaft completely apart. I will be doing this, this weekend due to your video. Thanks, Russ. Esko, Minnesota

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Russ! Glad to hear it. Stay warm up there in Minnesota!

[@jimlee5626]

Love your straight forward style.

[@n2daair23]

Glad to hear that you don’t just show a finished, well rehearsed project. The trials and tribulations also add great info because unfortunately, we all know Mr. Murphy, 😂

[@davidmaxwell7275]

Hi, What a great video, very informative and excellent presentation, I am a little embarrassed to say that I have about 400 hours on my Kioti CK 35 and have up until now only greased the zerks, that I can see. I probably over grease the tractor and Walker mower, have thought should I be doing something else, now I will try to do the right thing by the pto shaft as well. Thank you very much for taking the time to create this video, and as Tim Sawyer said “Thank you sir, for your service to the tractor community in Australia”. Hopefully I haven’t damaged anything because of my ignorance. Have a great weekend.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi David! Hopefully not all 400 hours involved using the PTO shaft! You may have some premature wear, but hopefully not much. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words!

[@ericduck8273]

Very informative video. I guess I have been very lucky. I grease the universal joints, but I have never worked on any of the other parts. I did damage a protective cover once by pressing it against my turning shaft and three point quick hitch. It rubbed through. Guess I need to purchase a new protective cover and install.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Eric! Yep, you should definitely replace that safety shroud.

[@michaelhuskey3225]

Brand-new subscriber. I love how thorough you are. Thank you for making the world a better place!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you very much, Michael! You made my day with your comment!

[@gunther4598]

Thanks for the information, especially the hour meter.

[@steve-ey3rx]

Great video, my friend! Clear, concise and to the point. I pulled out the BushHog yesterday and need to do this soon. Those slip-collar PTO connectors will make a preacher cuss.

[@alexandermessier5509]

on those plastic tip if you slip in a wire tie under the clips you go the cover will just slip off after the third clip works great every time hope that helps

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Nice job Martin! I tend to do this annually, but you taught me a couple things I did not know. Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video! Cheers!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! I have learned so much from the KZbin tractor community so it's nice to know I have contributed back in some small way. Cheers!

[@tomvonkamecke7136]

Thanks for the reminder. Look forward to it cause it means winter is over for me!

[@DIYMyWay]

You and me both! Thanks for watching!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Definitely overlooked by many! That lincoln grease gun is my favorite manual i've used. Thanks for sharing

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Tyler! Yes, it’s been the best I’ve used too. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!!! Great video Martin. Nice step by step instructions and reasons why you do what you do. This is a very helpful video!!! Thanks for posting. Take care!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Mike! I appreciate your words of encouragement!

[@yvesjolicoeur747]

awesome, thanks a million. I was greasing the U-joints but not the rest. Just added it to my checklist.

[@DIYMyWay]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

[@NoBite2]

Thanks so much for this video! I need to service my brush hog shaft and now have the blueprint to do that! I subscribed to your channel. Thank you.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@brandonmgrezaffi1269]

Good reminder to service my PTO shafts! Great presentation!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Brandon!

[@leehobin5132]

Greetings Martin, Lee here, thanks for the great info in this video, I have to admit I have been neglecting the complete maintenance on my snowblower drive shaft, so today i am going to do a complete job on it. Keep these great information videos coming, we appreciate it, you and your family keep well, later

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Lee! Glad to hear I inspired you to do some needed maintenance on your snow blower shaft. Thanks for watching! I hope you and your family stay well!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Excellent tip, Martin. It's definitely an important maintenance tip to ensure smooth PTO operation. Truly enjoy you well-executed videos. Have a fine Friday and upcoming weekend.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Don! Hope you have a marvelous weekend too!

[@mikemcangus8561]

I have a 2023 Bush Hog BH115 and it uses the CurseWorthy (tm) tabs on the sleeves.

[@brianhillis3701]

Best information on this I have seen. Thanks!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Brian! Glad it was helpful!

[@Brauma54]

I’ve honestly never done this, but I’ll do it this weekend. I have greased the zerk fittings but that’s all.

[@martyb3783]

Another great video. I just bought a bush hog a few months ago and the manual that came with the PTO shaft was wet and un readable. This helped tremendously. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Marty! Glad the video was helpful to you!

[@davidmartin303]

Great video, and another one of your videos goes in my "saved" list for use later.

[@DIYMyWay]

Awesome! Thank you, David!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That's another one of those things you always tend to do it. but it always slips your mind! lol Enjoyed the video Martin! See ya in the next one!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi John! You are absolutely right, sir. Thanks for watching!

[@alanross3435]

New sub here….Thanks for your service for helping people out!☮️✌🏻

[@DIYMyWay]

Welcome aboard! My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@johnwayneschaefer8518]

Great video ! Overdue maintenance when I put the backhoe on next week

[@homesteadpilgrim]

Hey Martin, another awesome vid that I got incredible value from. Thank you sir!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Tim! Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@HomesteadJay]

I have no PTO attachments yet but great tip! I can see how it could get overlooked!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jay! You might consider getting a brush hog for keeping your trails tamed after you’ve cut them. Thanks for watching!

[@MrPabco]

Finally got around to servicing my PHD shaft, good thing too, shear bold was about to give up the ghost. Nice to know coming into spring it's all serviced and ready to go. Thanks again for a great video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Paul! PHD shaft? Where can I get one of those without going back to college? 😁 Glad you caught the shear bolt problem before it failed in the field! Thanks for watching!

[@StarboardOar87]

This was an immensely helpful video for me. I just need your video about replacing the gearbox safety shroud with something more serviceable!! That safety shroud was not designed by someone that actually needed to change the shear pin or remove the PTO shaft. Did you ever make a video on that or come up with a solution?

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to hear it! Yes, I solved the shroud problem in this video: EA Xtreme Gearbox Hood for Brush Cutters: Simple, Affordable & Brilliant (#192) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OQaol8mbOqjM0. Thanks for watching!

[@StarboardOar87]

@@DIYMyWay wow, I figured a reply would be a long shot since this video is 3 years old. Instead, you have the perfect response. I will be ordering that gearbox hood. Thanks, again!

[@garrytraynor1178]

Great video for PTO maintenance. You mention the gear box safety shroud and how difficult it is to access the connection to the tractor. I have this same problem with my BH15 bushhog when I need to service the slip clutch. Do you have a solution for this or a workaround?? Thanks for reply.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Gary! I plan to make a replacement shroud that is much easier to remove and get access to the PTO connection. Stay tuned for a video on it.

[@bwudeck]

I have a similar question- how do you get the PTO off the gearbox on the implements so you can have it on the bench like it is in the video. It is probably simple- but this would be helpful to see in a video. I have the same tractor and bush hog.

[@DIYMyWay]

In the case of my wood chipper, the PTO shaft as the same quick release on the chipper end as it does on the tractor end, so that’s easy. My bush hog PTO shaft requires me to remove the shear pin to remove the shaft from the bush hog. Thanks for watching!

[@chriscapehart4873]

Did you ever make a video of making a custom shroud cover? The factory Land Pride is very difficult to work around. Love your videos!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Chris! No, not yet. The thing I had in mind to replace it was too big, so I’m considering other options. Yes, the factory shroud is just plain stupid. It’s got to go. Thanks for watching!

[@sunjaybedi4389]

Awesome video Martin. Always informative. Will do this on my brush cutter pto.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Sunjay! Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@angelsanchez9951]

Wow thank you for this video ! Great information needed for keeping everything smoothly.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you found it helpful, Angel! Thanks for watching!

[@haroldlanglois8986]

Very informative and easily explained.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@johnrjay22]

Very good video. Exactly what I needed.

[@bwudeck]

Great video and explanation of how to do this. What is the pencil adapter- and if you don’t have one- where do you get them?

[@DIYMyWay]

I don't remember exactly where I got the pencil tip adapter, but here's a link to the LockNLube Narrow Needle Dispenser, which is should do the trick: amzn.to/2NuxrNF Thanks for watching!

[@eyemanm6045]

Good presentation

[@cambiumguy]

Thanks Always learning new things

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericcharlton311]

Any tricks for removing the transmission PTO protective cap on new kubota 4060?

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Eric! I’m not familiar with the 4060, but I can tell you that my PTO came with a rubber cover that slides off and I keep it greased to make sure it comes off easily. Thanks for watching!

[@MrPabco]

Another great, useful video. Thanks for the complete coverage and example. Cheers.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Paul! Cheers to you too!

[@biancaw.5987]

Perfect instructions; my PTO shaft is now clean and happy. Question for you--my PTO shaft does not appear to have shear bolts. It does have split pins at each end, connecting the U-joint to the shaft. Are those split pins possibly designed to function as shear pins? Thanks much!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to hear it, Bianca! No, from your description those pins aren’t shear pins. If this shaft is for your flail mower, it may not have a shear pin because your flail mower may have a slip clutch or has a belt drive that can supply the slippage needed to protect your tractor’s PTO.

[@biancaw.5987]

@@DIYMyWay that makes perfect sense. Yes, it is for my flail mower, which has a belt drive. Thank you!

[@1925sk]

My post hole digger has those roll pins, and they keep the shaft from coming off in case the shear pin fails.

[@johnstobbscpa8081]

Excellent video. Did you ever build a DYI gear box shroud?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! I bought a great gear box shroud from Everything Attachments and I LOVE it. Here the video on it: EA Xtreme Gearbox Hood for Brush Cutters: Simple, Affordable & Brilliant (#192) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OQaol8mbOqjM0

[@MikeOrazzi]

I think all of my grease guns have finally stopped working. Maybe I'll look into one of these.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! It’s a good one and still going strong for me. Thanks for watching!

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Martin, nice job. Thanks. Great reference video. I use non-chlorinated brake cleaner on really dirty areas of my pro shafts and shrouds. What are your thoughts? Also, how many pairs of gloves did you go through? Have a productive day.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Tommy! I haven't heard of using non-chlorinated brake cleaner for that, but that sounds like a great idea. I used way more than would have actually been needed because I often had to change them before moving the camera for different shots. Had it not been for that, I probably could have done it with 2 or 3 pair. Thanks for watching!

[@davehoward2791]

Tommy Ordoyne I would just read the label on the brake solvent can to make sure it is safe for use on rubber, as most u-joints have rubber seals. I believe most non-chlorinated solvents are, but I'd make sure. 👍

[@garynorton7618]

Hi,I've been subscribed for a while now, and have a question. But first off I want to say how much I love details in your videos ie the high quality sound and the music. You must be a musician or in the entertainment world. My question is about the pin on my pto coupler fell out and I can't figure out how to get it back in. Should I just buy another coupler end?

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Gary! Thank you for be a subscriber and for the encouraging words. While I do play guitar and piano, I’m not a professional musician or in the entertainment world. I’m assuming you are talking about the pin you push to release the coupler from the PTO shaft. If so, there should have been a spring that went with it. If you don’t have the spring for it then you might as well buy a replacement coupler end. If you do have the spring then it’s a matter of finding out how the pin is retained. Could be a spring clip or another pin that goes in perpendicularly to the release pin. I’d really have to see it to figure it out. I’m elsewhere on the planet right now and can’t look at mine to be of further help. When I get home I’ll try to remember to check mine to see I if I can help. Thanks for watching!

[@terryk3118]

Another well-made video. Thanks. Any idea why they make the profile of the shafts so that they only slide on one way?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you Terry! No I don’t. I was surprised that they are that way even though the profile is almost symmetrical. Thanks for watching!

[@waynekrangle8447]

Very informative video. Any idea why the manufacturer of my snowblower and skid winch supply grade 8 shear bolts? Should I replace with something weaker? Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! I don’t think grade 8 bolts are shear bolts. The skid winch may not need a shear bolt so the grade 8 bolt could be okay. Seems like the snowblower would need a shear bolt. Maybe it has a slip clutch? If not, I’d seriously consider changing the bolt to grade 2. Thanks for watching!

[@CliffsideStables]

Well done, informtive and thorough video. Thanks. "Keep on Keeping on!" Tim

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Tim! Glad you liked it!

[@patrickcorbett8361]

Thanks...I liked it...informative !

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful to you Patrick. Thanks for watching!

[@melvinwoodruff905]

Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re welcome, Melvin!

[@rwdean2210]

Excellent video, I waa trying to figure out how to slide back the hoods. Now a know a quarter tutn and remove the screw. To remove the shaft from the gearbox, does it just slide out? Thank you

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you think so! Just remove the shear bolt and the PTO shaft will slide off. Thanks for watching!

[@edgoguen7295]

My BUSHHOG PTO shaft has been sticking in cold weather so I have trouble extending it to hook up to the PTO. I pulled it apart and will clean and grease per your video. What grease do you recommend for freezing temps. Also, how do I clean the inside of the female shaft? Ed

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Ed! Sorry to hear that! Since I live in a warm climate, I have not researched cold weather grease, but I'm sure you can Google it and find one. As for cleaning the inside of the female shaft section, Id use a gun cleaning rod with the biggest brush you can find, like for a 10 gauge shotgun. Soak it with Kerosene or diesel fuel. Good luck!

[@edgoguen7295]

@@DIYMyWay Great thought! I will do that next Time. I was able to clean the outside of the male portion with deisel fuel and pour a little into the female half while turning it. That worked well. Thanks again.

[@zatzaowe556]

hate the slip collar, what were they thinking !!!

[@jamiestokesrealestate6304]

Mine sat for a few years, I’m still trying to get it apart lol..

[@keh0461]

How do you disconnect the shaft from the implement (rotary cutter)?

[@DIYMyWay]

I remove the shear bolt. Thanks for watching!

[@shanestone100]

Great video, I kept shearing Grade 2 bolts like crazy. Went Grade 5 no issues. John Deere salesman said the 5 would still shear without really doing any damage as did the lead service tech. Just my opinion. To each their own. Grade 2 just too weak

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! After five years, I’m still on the original sheer bolt and don’t know whether is a grade 2 or grade 5.

[@tarzan30809]

Excellent video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you!

[@joewilliams6952]

great video, i have 2 ptos just like yours, yes those shrouds are a pain in the-- to get off

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Joe! Yes they are!

[@MrPierreFernandes]

Hey, love your videos....thanks so much

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you like them, Pierre! Thanks for watching!

[@davehoward2791]

An excellent, informative video. Liked & subbed. Thanks! 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Dave!

[@roadwarrior8560]

Dou you have a video of replacing one of the shafts if it gets damaged?

[@DIYMyWay]

Sorry, but I don’t. That has never happened to me. Good luck!

[@roadwarrior8560]

@@DIYMyWay Thanks, I got it replaced and now I need a cover.

[@JD-sq2vn]

Great video! My issue is I cannot get the pot shaft yoke on my 47" snowblower to release and lock on to the tractor's drive shaft. I've lubed it, cleaned it, hit it with a rubber hammer, nothing. The collar retracted when I took it off the tractor's pto stub but now I cannot get it to lock back on when trying to put it back on. Any advice?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Those collars can be a pain for sure. Make sure you have the front ring of the collar pulled all the way back while sliding it on. Good luck!

[@travisricks3436]

Good video

[@twc9000]

Another excellent video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@dougsmith7580]

Thank you very much !

[@DIYMyWay]

You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ThadRolling]

Terrific video. Thank you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@daveedds]

Another great video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@adobedirtblues1321]

Cool music! Who is it ?

[@DIYMyWay]

I don't know which one(s) you are referring to but here's all the KZbin audio tracks used: Family_Montage, Way_Out_West, Potato_Deal, Come On Out - Dan Lebowitz, Never You Mind - Dan Lebowitz Thanks for watching!

[@ppriebe120]

Thank you for the video. I’m sorry I don’t share the same 5 star opinion given in most of the comments. I came hear looking for information on what to do if it’s not great! Your video: the shroud looks great, move on; the inner pto shaft is clean, move on. I want to know what to do if it’s not nice and clean. Please include that next time. Take my $0.10 in ad revenue…

[@002-i7u]

Any idea why on a compact tiller the shaft rear safety tube s hook has bent and came loose twice? Hasn't broke plastic eye on tube and rotating by hand in neutral there is no binding

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi 002! That is a mystery indeed! The only thing I can think of is part of the chain might have gotten caught by the universal joint of the shaft and yanked the s hook out. BTW, just 005 more and you’ll be 007!

[@donamiche13]

Awesome thanks 👍🏼

[@jg-365]

What type of grease? And what kind of oil and oil dispenser did you use? Took tractor over for an Ill family member so I know it’s a rookie question

[@DIYMyWay]

I used Lucas Red N Tacky grease. The oil was a light weight machine oil like 3-in-1 and the dispenser was my dad’s old oiler dating back to the 50’s or 60’s. Thanks for watching!

[@jg-365]

@@DIYMyWay thanks for those details. Great video. I was able to do the full maintenance on an L3301 based on that video. Much appreciated since my FIL got sick he could not operate his tractor. Had to learn quickly and this helped a lot.

[@daveknowshow]

good solid information. nice job

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Dave!

[@funkybayatPK]

Great Job!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you!

[@thomasgregory8941]

Good. Thank you

[@scottinWV]

Thank you!

[@DIYMyWay]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lifesabre]

Great video thanks.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, TJ!

[@Tstark-xi4vc]

What are your thoughts on using silicone or graphite spray on the telescoping parts of the shaft instead of Lucas grease? Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

I have never heard of anything other than grease used for lubricating PTO shafts so I’m sticking with grease. Thanks for watching!

[@driftwood63]

Thanks, super helpful!

[@deplorable_2024]

How you clean the INSIDE of the female side of the shaft?

[@DIYMyWay]

Perhaps with a shotgun cleaning kit. Thanks for watching!