3215 PTO won't engage

   / 3215 PTO won't engage #1  

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Mahindra 3215 4x4
I went to use my flail mower for the first time this season and the PTO won't start. The lever on my left is in position and when I push the mushroom button the light on the dash comes on, but the shaft doesn't turn.
With the lever not engaged I can turn the shaft by hand, when it is engaged I can not.
I checked the switch on the lever and it seems to be working. I also checked the switches under the mushroom button and I'm not sure what I should be getting there exactly.
So, Im at a loss of what to do now.
Any help?
Thanks
 
   / 3215 PTO won't engage #2  
I don't have a 3215, but my 2538 has a "3rd" switch, under the ignition. It's a small handle/knob that you turn from manual, to automatic, to off. If it isn't in Manual or Automatic, then the PTO won't work as well, even if you have the other 2 switches/levers engaged.

Hope that helps a little.
 
   / 3215 PTO won't engage
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#3  
I don't have a 3215, but my 2538 has a "3rd" switch, under the ignition. It's a small handle/knob that you turn from manual, to automatic, to off. If it isn't in Manual or Automatic, then the PTO won't work as well, even if you have the other 2 switches/levers engaged.

Hope that helps a little.
Mine doesn't have that knob. This is a 08 model.
 
   / 3215 PTO won't engage #4  
I went to use my flail mower for the first time this season and the PTO won't start. The lever on my left is in position and when I push the mushroom button the light on the dash comes on, but the shaft doesn't turn.
With the lever not engaged I can turn the shaft by hand, when it is engaged I can not.
I checked the switch on the lever and it seems to be working. I also checked the switches under the mushroom button and I'm not sure what I should be getting there exactly.
So, Im at a loss of what to do now.
Any help?
Thanks
The manual says to turn right PTO switch to engage clutch and move PTO control lever, assuming that you do have the gear tractor.
 
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#5  
The manual says to turn right PTO switch to engage clutch and move PTO control lever, assuming that you do have the gear tractor.
Yeah, I've done that. I've had this tractor for 10 years, I know how to run it.
 
   / 3215 PTO won't engage #6  
The manual says to turn right PTO switch to engage clutch and move PTO control lever, assuming that you do have the gear tractor.
I have the model 2815HST, but looking at the service manual your tractor use a oil pressure clutch.. Have you check for correct oil level. Also says the drive of the oil pressure clutch is controlled by the INDPTO switch.
 
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#7  
I have the model 2815HST, but looking at the service manual your tractor use a oil pressure clutch.. Have you check for correct oil level. Also says the drive of the oil pressure clutch is controlled by the INDPTO switch.
I've done those things.
 
   / 3215 PTO won't engage #8  
I've done those things.
Trying to understand the manual, not easy,but when was time you changed the Hydraulic filter . I'll keep checking manual tommorow, it's late.
 
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#9  
Changed all filters and fluids last year.
Trying to understand the manual, not easy,but when was time you changed the Hydraulic filter . I'll keep checking manual tommorow, it's late.
 
   / 3215 PTO won't engage #10  
If reading correctly it does go to a relay and a fuse
 

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