john deere 790 pto problems

   / john deere 790 pto problems #1  

jasonlives

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john deere 790
?to is grinding when you try to engage it. Seems to keep running
Even when the clutch is engaged.I am new to tractors but i can't understand
Why I am not grinding gears. Clutch seems fine. Any body have
An idea?
 
   / john deere 790 pto problems #2  
Make sure clutch pedal is fully to the floor board and give enough time for your gears to slow before trying to engage PTO.
 
   / john deere 790 pto problems
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Thanks for the reply. I am new but what is enough time. And are there
Any other things that could be causing this
 
   / john deere 790 pto problems #4  
20-30 seconds I'm guessing.

Unless your not depressing the clutch pedal all the way, suppose the clutch could be stuck together.

Did it sit unused for a long time ?
 
   / john deere 790 pto problems
  • Thread Starter
#5  
Thanks for the fast reply. The tractor never sat its an 07 with 1200 hrs
It never sits now either great machine. I will try holding the cluch in for
20 or 30 and hope that is all it is. I checked out your pics your tractor
Looks mint
 
 
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