2185 PTO clutch?

[3crom]

I just now found out I'm in need of a new pto clutch..the wire coming out of the top is brken and its making a bad noise when I first start it up
[if it stays ingaged!] heres my question..has anyone replaced one?? it really dosen't look too hard any help would be great!!!

Dave

 

[Tim12659]

Depends on the MODEL and how much JUNK you gotta take off to get to the clutch unit...Usually a puller is needed, at least in my expeirience with replaceing the electric clutches...Good Luck!

 

[3crom]

Well,I'm thinking ...so far the front grill of course but I'm not sure about the muffler or not,its a 1998 2185, there really dosen't seem too much to it
buts thats ALWAYS what gets me in trouble

Dave

 

[OldMachinist]

I don't know your exact set up but I can give you a few general tips on replacing a electric pto clutch. Unplug the electric and remove anything thats in the way for the clutch to slide off the crankshaft. Most are held on by a center bolt with a large washer under it. Remove the bolt and slide the clutch off the shaft taking care to note any spacers behind it or on the shaft, If it is stuck a puller may be required. Clean and inspect the shaft and keyway for wear and buy a new key if its not with the new clutch. Inspect the stop pin for wear this is the pin that goes through a slot in the clutch to keep it from spinning. If it shows a lot of wear replace it because if it breaks off the spinning clutch will rip out some of the wiring harness. Put some anti-sieze compound on the shaft and reassemble. If you clutch has several adusting nuts and springs check the air gap at each adjuster it should be between .015-.020" and all must be the same. Plug in the electric in and do this break in procedure. Start the engine and engage the clutch with out the belt on it for 10 seconds, turn it off for 10 seconds and repeat for 12-15 cycles this burnishes the clutch faces so they wear even. Recheck the air gap and adjust if needed. Reinstall every thing else.

 

[Tim12659]

Good info "Machinist"...this is just like my 2176....I wish they'd have put the same design on the 2000 series as the 3186....operates off vacuum....I do not like those electric clutches....haven't had many problems but personally I just would rather have the old type manual ones....

 

[3crom]

I'm sure I can do this job but then you see the words..dealers only!.. that kinda intimadates me.

Dave

 

[OldMachinist]

They only put that dealer only thing in for liabilty reasons since the procedure calls for running it without some of the guards in place.

 

[3crom]

Then I think I'll give it a go and order the parts,of course it just rained here so my grass is already going crazy!! thank you for the help!!

Dave

 

[JTKub]

Makes me miss the PTO clutch on our old ~1970 JD 110. A linkage actuated arm mashed the PTO sheave over a cone shaped friction disk to liven up the PTO. It was pretty simple to take apart.

Joel

 

[3crom]

All I need is the **** wire going into the clutch!! what is it? about 10" long maybe? dang!!! I wish that thing unplugged from the clutch!!! $$
But its like I told the wife..its the first real money we've put "into" the machine since we paid for it 11 years ago!

Dave