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kgiovann · 06-18-2009, 05:12 PM

This is a repost from original placed on gen'l forum

1993 1715 bare bones. 600 hours maintained well. Very low torque when PTO is turning deck mower, for example. At normal power, RPM's remain normal, but PTO rotation and tractor speed slow considerably, especially on inclines. The deck mower has always slowed a bit in thick grass, but this is different - the PTO rotation and tractor speed almost stop.

I know better than to attempt this repair myself, but I'd like some advice on some simple checks before I have the dealer come out and pick it up. Also, if the clutch on this is bad, how can I keep the dealer honest on repair costs? What's reasonable? Thanks.

06-18-2009, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
kgiovann New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	Need advice on NH 1715 PTO Issue This is a repost from original placed on gen'l forum 1993 1715 bare bones. 600 hours maintained well. Very low torque when PTO is turning deck mower, for example. At normal power, RPM's remain normal, but PTO rotation and tractor speed slow considerably, especially on inclines. The deck mower has always slowed a bit in thick grass, but this is different - the PTO rotation and tractor speed almost stop. I know better than to attempt this repair myself, but I'd like some advice on some simple checks before I have the dealer come out and pick it up. Also, if the clutch on this is bad, how can I keep the dealer honest on repair costs? What's reasonable? Thanks.