Erik, I haven't figured anything out specific although I suspect that it was related to the hydraulic fluid. Since my original post, I have changed the fluid (changed the filter, clean the screen, etc.) a couple times and with each change, it has gotten better in that the PTO does not stop under a load anymore like it was doing. In other words, it is working like it is supposed to. I have always used the JD Trans fluid so I will continue to do so and will change regularly. The stuff is expensive but still cheaper than tearing into it or taking to someone else to fix. Maybe I lucked out (didn't have to dig into any further) and that is all it needed . Fingers crossed.
JD 2440 PTO Stops Turning
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Erik M
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Glad it is working for you. I had to crack the tractor to fix mine and while in there replaced some worn and or broken shift rails and forks. Wasn't cheap but should be good for a long time now at the rate I use it. Only 6600 hours on it and only 25 since the in-frame rebuild.
If you have any more issues it might be worth getting the pressures tested to see if you may be developing a leak in the line to the PTO. They can measure this without cracking the tractor.
If you have any more issues it might be worth getting the pressures tested to see if you may be developing a leak in the line to the PTO. They can measure this without cracking the tractor.