I am new to tractors, and don't want to damage my implements. I am not 100% percent sure if The PTO diconnects from the tractor by simply pulling it back. I Feel stupid asking thid question but I am beeing very cautious and am taking my time getting comfortable with the tractor. The Kubota manual is absolutelu useless when it comes to this. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
PTO Shaft Hookup
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Gary_in_Indiana
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Manuals are notoriously lacking in this regard. The tractor manuals don't address it because the PTO shaft isn't a part of the tractor. Implement manuals generally seem to be of the same ilk. The implement maker may provide the PTO shaft but they'll usually only tell you to "attach the PTO shaft" or something equally useless.
I have two different types of PTO's as far as the connections are concerned. Each has a collar on the outside of the end fitting onto the tractor PTO output shaft. One must be pulled back toward the implement to release it. The other must be turned (counter clockwise, I believe) to release it. In either case there is a release latch (if you will) that keeps the PTO shaft on the output. You must release that before you can remove the PTO shaft.
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I have two different types of PTO's as far as the connections are concerned. Each has a collar on the outside of the end fitting onto the tractor PTO output shaft. One must be pulled back toward the implement to release it. The other must be turned (counter clockwise, I believe) to release it. In either case there is a release latch (if you will) that keeps the PTO shaft on the output. You must release that before you can remove the PTO shaft.
Good luck with your new equipment. I hope this has helped you getting started here. You picked a great place to come and learn and ask questions here at TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
OkieG
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<font color="blue"> ...PTO diconnects from the tractor by simply pulling it back. </font>
No, it does not. Neither does an implement drive shaft attach simply by pushing it on.
Look at the PTO output shaft on the back of your tractor. It is splined, but also has a groove ground through the splines around the shaft, more or less midway along it's length. The female connector (on the implement) will have a steel ball/balls that fit in the groove to lock the connector to the PTO output shaft. The ball needs to be "released" for both placing the connector onto the shaft and for removing it. Some connectors have a spring loaded sleeve that needs to be retracted to allow connection/disconnection. My KK tiller has a spring loaded button that serves the same purpose. Other lock/release mechanisms are probably out there.
When connecting a shaft you should make sure the connector has the steel ball seated in the groove. Pulling back on the shaft (as if to remove it) will let you know right away if the connector is properly locked on (ie. it won't budge) . Sometimes, the spring loaded collars/buttons can stick a bit, so you might think it's locked on, but it's not. That's why you give it the "pull test". If you start tractoring, and the implement drive shaft is not properly connected, it will soon disconnect by itself.
OkieG
No, it does not. Neither does an implement drive shaft attach simply by pushing it on.
Look at the PTO output shaft on the back of your tractor. It is splined, but also has a groove ground through the splines around the shaft, more or less midway along it's length. The female connector (on the implement) will have a steel ball/balls that fit in the groove to lock the connector to the PTO output shaft. The ball needs to be "released" for both placing the connector onto the shaft and for removing it. Some connectors have a spring loaded sleeve that needs to be retracted to allow connection/disconnection. My KK tiller has a spring loaded button that serves the same purpose. Other lock/release mechanisms are probably out there.
When connecting a shaft you should make sure the connector has the steel ball seated in the groove. Pulling back on the shaft (as if to remove it) will let you know right away if the connector is properly locked on (ie. it won't budge) . Sometimes, the spring loaded collars/buttons can stick a bit, so you might think it's locked on, but it's not. That's why you give it the "pull test". If you start tractoring, and the implement drive shaft is not properly connected, it will soon disconnect by itself.
OkieG