Don't Let This Happen to YOU!

So, we had snow the other day and I figured it was time to hook up my rear blower. Seemed easy enough - I had done it a few times already.
Things went smoothley until I tried to hook up the PTO driveshaft. It wouldn't hook up tractor side! I fought and cursed and fought and crused for over three hours in the cold. The 'snap in' ball bearings were jammed!
So, I spent another half hour removing the shaft, figuring I'd bring it in the house, warm up, and figure out what the problem was.
By then it was getting dark, so I figured I would look at it in the morning. First thing in the morning, I got out cleaning solution and worked on freeing those jammed ball bearings.
Then I made an important observation: apparently, you pull back on the slip ring while sliding the shaft forward! Doh!
Almost a half day wasted in the cold ....

I think you have found out the exact cause of the problem - indirectly. It was cold and snowy. The brain does not work well under those conditions. I've had similar problems and always blame it on the cold weather. [img]/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif[/img] Or hot weather, the rain, the cost of diesel fuel, [place your excuse here]... [img]/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif[/img][img]/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif[/img][img]/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif[/img]

Terry

Although I won't admit doing what you did, I just wonder how you got the shaft on the first few times??????

I've been told that most problems are caused by a direct short between the seat and the steering wheel.

I've always found in being an auto mechanic it's the nut that holds the wheel causes most problems,maybe it's the same with tractors?

Yepper that nut that holds the steering wheel is the part that causes almost all auto accidents. A very dangerous ans fallable part it is :)

The difference between a novice and an expert is the number of mistakes. Learning by doing is usually remembered, something learned by listening is usually forgotten. My experience as a Maint. Supervisor in a factory. I doubt that any TBN'er hasn't made a few mistakes, I know I've made my share. [img]/w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif[/img] [img]/w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif[/img] Happy tractoring! [img]/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Jim