Yes this seems rather strange but Ive got about 800hrs on my tractor and love it. It does need a skid plate but the dealer cant get me one so now onto my next problem... the mid pto. I just got a mid mower as Ive usually only used the FEL and whatever attachments on the back. Now Ive got one last cutting for the year to do on my yard and Ive got a new mmm to do it with! After the install went super smoothly, I tried to engage the mower by the instructions, mid, then rear then they both should take offf...... nope nothing. tried the wrong way, rear works, mid, squeeeel dont do that! rear does work mid wont but I can make it skreech by doing it wrong but thats not the correct way, what gives? or were do I even start!
4310 MID PTO wont work
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RoyJackson
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I cannot help you with your mid-PTO problem but will caution you about engaging the "wrong" way.
That can damage the rear PTO and we did have one TBN member do just that earlier this year.
As far as the skid plate...you can't buy the under armor kit anymore, but at least some of the components are available.
That can damage the rear PTO and we did have one TBN member do just that earlier this year.
As far as the skid plate...you can't buy the under armor kit anymore, but at least some of the components are available.
kennyd
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The Mid-PTO is all gear driven from the rear...not much to go wrong. Where you sitting in the seat? Can you have someone check to see if the rear is spinning while the front is engaged?
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One of our fellow TBNers, Arrabil, posted a link to one piece of the underarmor kit which is how know at least some of the components are available (but not as a kit). I'm not sure if a skid plate is part of the kit.
There's a Deere parts website you could look on but I don't have the link. You will have to register to use it.
Here's a link to an old TBN post:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/3780-new-xtra-armor-kit-john.html.
This item "steel plate protects mid-mount hydraulic lines from ground obstacles" (quoted from the link) is the component I know about.
Another option (and probably no more expensive then Deere) is to find a local fabrication shop. You'll have to determine what the plate should cover (or maybe someone will post pics of the underarmor kit). 3/16ths or 1/4" steel sheet should be more then adequate.
BTW, since Kenny posted.... On my 4400, the mid-PTO knob must be engaged, then the rear-PTO lever engaged (in that order). I guess the first thing to check (after you follow Kenny's advice) is to ensure the mid-PTO knob linkage is actually hooked up.
I checked my mid-PTO to ensure it worked (when I bought the tractor) but I have no implements driven by the mid-PTO. Again, follow the sequence of engagement per your manual before you do any damage!
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JD755
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You sure about that sequence Roy?
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NOPE!!!! Got it BACKAzzWards!!!!!!!!
Good thing you posted, JD755!!!!!!!
(went back and edited those posts!)
Thank you!!!!!
yep i did it that way.... I engage the rear, it works. I engage the front then the rear, nothing. I go the wrong order and squelll as if things do work just not the correct order. Rear works. try mid then rear nothing. rear then mid, dont do that!lol thanks for the link Roy!
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Thank JD755 for pointing out my mistake (well, I'll do that for you!), as well as KennyD's insight (Heck, I'll thank him too!!).
mfreund
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I would look to the seat switch. When I have trouble with my 4310 usually a quick bounce up and down and I am mowing.