Fixing a lawnmower PTO

[@karenromando4939]

I found you by search fixing the engage on a John Derre E150. My engage just stopped after 2 roes. I have been needing to change blade for awhile. With weather and me working a ft jib owning house of my own, I never got to it. Now I reqlly have to. Thank you for your info. I will be checking those areas as well. My parents have past away. They are truly alive just not in body. Your Dad is too. I got my skills of fixing things from my Dad. Crafts on both sides of my family. Garden from both sides as well. So sorry for your loss. You have guardian angels watching.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

I'm glad that you found this video helpful, and thank you for your kind words!

[@PolkCoAngler]

This exact thing just happened to me on my GX325 I inherited from my grandfather that passed away. Great video. I already knew the wiring was ripped from somewhere but without seeing this I wouldn't have gone straight to pulling the PTO clutch if I didn't have to. Here's to hoping mine isn't seized...

[@timmorris245]

Just had the same problem on my 155 JD . Thanks for sharing, you've saved me hours of trouble shooting.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Glad it helped!

[@the_gold_canopy]

Appreciate the video. Straight forward, easy diagnosis. My 1989 JD 170 factory pto clutch finally died, and she didn't go quietly. Never hear of Aerokroil, glad you shared. Usually PB Blast is my go-to pc, nice to know there's other options on the shelf. 🔧

[@smtxtv]

"Not very mechanically inclined"....seems like you know what you're doing. Thanks. Informative video.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toddh6234]

Thanks for posting, transmission fluid works wells at removing bolts also. Some people even mix in a little acetone to help break down the rust. (Just don't get the acetone on any rubber or plastic parts)

[@FrenchRiverCo]

That’s a good tip. Thank you!

[@dustindavy4319]

Nice investigating. Not sure how the main bolt got loose, unless it had been removed not long before you inherited the tractor. Usually they're very difficult to loosen. Thanks for sharing.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Thanks 👍

[@GarryGyounker]

Good job Aaron 🎉

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Thanks!

[@KammeO]

Thanks for the PTO video. BTW since You mentioned Your Dad, I gotta share: My BP was 19/11 in 1990 = I left My body & went "HOME".. came back, was in the room watching eVeRyOnE freak out, saw "Me" laying there.. I wasn't worried about it at all.. realized 19/11 meant "dead" & I laughed about it. Anyway, bOdy is WHAT, not WHO. I'm sure Your Dad is FINE. There really IS a LiGHT ♥️ 🕊️ TaNgiBLe is TeMpOrArY. It'll make sense to You eventually. Anyway, Consciousness IS ETERNAL ☯️ the communication is thOught based ♥️ When ____ mention Whoever died/dead, I figure They would like Me to remind ____ that LiFe doesn't end just beCAUSE the bOdy released/changed. LiFe is the LIGHT on the room.. Trust the ♥️ based thOughts. 😁

[@nathanlinehan3458]

Thanks! Time to see if this is my issue.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Glad to help

[@ibraunchy204]

We use the stuff every day doing boiler work , we call it crow oil , it's good stuff

[@mjancius]

I had problem too, bolt sliped and cut wires. But why bolt sliped? How to tighten it. Do i need to replace pto or just tighten bolt?

[@FrenchRiverCo]

As long as you’re able to repair the cut wiring you should be able to just tighten the bolt. Best I can find off hand, the torque specs on my pto bolt is around 100 ft-lbs.

[@johncelletti3108]

@@FrenchRiverCo use the mild form of bolt tightener blue

[@sueannsoto7299]

Will it turn over at least

[@mhoff7722]

Just had the same problem happen today but my PTO switch clicks down by the clutch but still won't engage. I'm guessing it's still a problem with the clutch?

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Hmm that doesn’t seem likely. If it clicks then it’s receiving power. Have you checked the belts, PTO key, and safety switches?

[@mhoff7722]

@@FrenchRiverCo Belts are good. Pulley on the clutch will spin by hand but not very freely. Pretty rough and takes some effort to get it to move. Will check safety switches. Engine shuts off if I engage the PTO switch when NOT sitting on the seat. Does that indicate seat switch is working? Also it kills the engine when you're not sittgin in the seat and the parking brake is not engaged. (as usual). PTO switch has continuity.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Yeah that all sounds normal. I would check the key on the crankshaft for the PTO.

[@mhoff7722]

@@FrenchRiverCo I figured it out. I just found that the deck pulley tensioner spring broke. So the clutch pulley was actually spinning but the other pulleys had no tension against the belt. Couldn't see that because I had to sit on the mower to turn on the PTO lol. Sorry for the false alarm. Thanks for your help! Wouldn't have double checked the belt / pulleys if you didn't mention it.

[@FrenchRiverCo]

No worries! That’s a common failure if the belt jumps or stretches. I’m glad you figured it out!

[@bigray2859]

Thanks!

[@BFWinn1956]

How much was the PTO clutch?$

[@FrenchRiverCo]

This was an OEM John Deere and it ran $376. Aftermarket ones are usually a bit cheaper.

[@carolinewells4355]

What does PTO stand for?

[@dawsonclunas8329]

Power take off

[@1234tric]

Looks like U have a nice place to care for or to hunt on. Nice.

[@justice4all997]

Moves starts good however when I pull pto switch out blades won't engage. Mover turns off.

[@amitdutta605]

it helped , thanks

[@FrenchRiverCo]

No problem I’m glad it helped!

[@donnadowns6580]

How do I jump a pto switch on a husqvarna 2554 riding mower

[@FrenchRiverCo]

I’m not sure what you mean - jumping power to the switch or bypassing the switch?

[@cherylmuir6114]

would you know why the pto stay on when i turn the mower off

[@johnelooby]

I have the same problem as you.. did you figure it out?

[@FrenchRiverCo]

I would think that to be electrical. Check the ignition key and PTO switch contacts and give em a good cleaning.

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!... #40 ✝ {5-17-2022}

[@jamesmckeever5863]

First time using my John Deere E 100 - I was mowing just fine today and then my mower made some noise and the engine died. Every time i engage the PTO to start it back up it makes a little bit of noise and completely dies out again. Can anyone help?

[@FrenchRiverCo]

Does the engine start fine without engaging the PTO? Did you hit anything with the mower? Sounds like the mower (engaging the PTO) has increased resistance which kills the engine. Check the PTO wiring which goes from the PTO to the switch so ensure it isn’t sheared and also look at your blades and the drive shaft to see if anything is bent.

[@waynegrant4850]

Yes

[@kennethjackson1793]

What is the name of the spray you used

[@FrenchRiverCo]

It’s called Kroil. There’s a link in the description.

[@claudegray9871]

Your sound quality was muted.

[@A-mechanics-review-4U]

Great…an oil commercial….wtf

[@andbatr5167]

I couldn't hear

[@FrenchRiverCo]

My apologies. I have had audio problems with my GoPro in several videos and it's something that I need to address.

[@arthursmith3092]

need to speak up cant here you

[@AndyGenova-jr9ol]

Kroil is nomore thransfluid n kerosene save yourself 20.oo make your own 5o/50mix put in spray bottle thank me later!!!!!!!