Secret to hooking up PTO shaft

[k0ua]

I used to struggle with PTO hookup, ( I can remember turning the air blue) but I just kept at it, I usually get it now the first or second try, just turn it slightly and come in from the top, I keep a little twist pressure on it and it always just slips on. My only powered implement is the thumb push/button kind, not that hateful pull collar kind:laughing:

James K0UA

 

[wolc123]

I usually hook up both lower links of the 3-point first, then attach the pto shaft. Only after getting that hooked up do I attach the toplink. Keeping the toplink off until after the pto is on makes the job easier due to improved accessability.

 

[yomax4]

I usually hook up both lower links of the 3-point first, then attach the pto shaft. Only after getting that hooked up do I attach the toplink. Keeping the toplink off until after the pto is on makes the job easier due to improved accessability.

Me too. I did take my PTO Shaft to a steam cleaner to get back to new. Now it is a simple install.

 

[derek01]

I do the pto shaft first I have found it is easier then I hook arms then the top link once in a while I have to spin the pto several times (activate on off switch several times) from what I have been told electric pto's do not spin manually only the older tractors with clutch right? my ford 1520 will spin my Kioti dk 40 se will not.

 

[Mistyridgefarm]

Many good ideas above. I did a fair amount of cussing early on but it didn't help. I finally took a chain saw file and eased the edges on the tractor spline and then the outer edge of the yokes. Made a huge difference. I have no problems now unless I change a yoke or get a new implement. Another round of cussing is always necessary before I go get the file!

 

[JoeL4330]

I didn't see any discussion of the thing I have found most critical: the alignment of the two shafts ...they have to be "co-axial" ...that is, aligned in BOTH the horizontal and vertical planes ...it's almost always aligned left to right and/or is easy to spot mis-alignment, but equally critical is the up-down alignment ...and, sometimes, to get that adjusted correctly will require hooking up the 3ph...yes, the toplink is in the way, a little, but the benefit of having it coaxial will ***** that inconvenience ...once you get it lined up in both planes you'll be amazed at how easy it is (using all the other tips discussed above: lube etc.)

...one of the reasons it makes such a difference is that while you hold in the locking pin or whatever with one hand, you can help by pushing on the implement shaft with your other hand.

 

[chipsndust]

If your tractor has mid and rear PTO, shift to mid when hooking to the rear, and vice versa.

It will allow you to turn the PTO shaft by hand to help with lining up the splines.

 

[brewdog]

no secret other than be willing to get greasy and dirty. push the button or pull back on the ring and push it up the shaft, then pull back until it locks. wipe your hands and go to work.

 

[dntfxr]

Sometimes you will get a small bur at the rear of the pin grove on top the splines. If you feel one just lightly file the bur off and it goes on like butter!!

 

[brewdog]

no secret other than be willing to get greasy and dirty. push the button or pull back on the ring and push it up the shaft, then pull back until it locks. wipe your hands and go to work.