I own a Gravely tractor model 8127. I bought it last summer and it mowed fine. Hooked up the monster snow thrower this past winter and it was awesome. I put the mowing deck back on today and the PTO won't drive the mower blades.
When I engage the PTO the drive shaft & blades turn very slowly (1 rpm), but with no torque (I easily stopped the blades with a stick)
The PTO lever moves OK, but it has always been hard to disengage (like it has to go over-center or something). The transmission PTO lever will hardly rotate/pivot with or without the linkage attached.
Any suggestions? PTO cone clutch ***'y?
Now for the mea culpa: the transmission oil was very low (never checked it last year - just got the manuals over winter). It was down 1-1/2 qt. Could that have seized the PTO clutch shaft or worse?
Finally, can anyone recommend a good source for parts?
I Appreciate the help
When I engage the PTO the drive shaft & blades turn very slowly (1 rpm), but with no torque (I easily stopped the blades with a stick)
The PTO lever moves OK, but it has always been hard to disengage (like it has to go over-center or something). The transmission PTO lever will hardly rotate/pivot with or without the linkage attached.
Any suggestions? PTO cone clutch ***'y?
Now for the mea culpa: the transmission oil was very low (never checked it last year - just got the manuals over winter). It was down 1-1/2 qt. Could that have seized the PTO clutch shaft or worse?
Finally, can anyone recommend a good source for parts?
I Appreciate the help