I have a John Deere 727A Z-Turn mower that started dying when the mower had been running for a couple of minutes. Last couple of uses it progressively shuts off almost immediately and the PTO is engaged. The PTO has been making loud noises for a few weeks. I believe it is binding and causing the motor to die. I was able to get the center bolt off using an air gun (IMG_0474 attached) but am unable to get the rest of the PTO housing (IMG-0475) off the shaft . I spent a couple of hours in the garage today with PB Blaster, a pry bar and a sledge - no luck. Anyone have any ideas on a tool or technique. Complicating matters is the PTO is under the machine with very little room to work. Everything I have read states that the PTO "should" slide right off the shaft. If by that they mean after days of banging and prying.....
Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions appreciated.