B7100 PTO Problem

[Riles]

Hello All,

If searched the posts out there but couldn't find any solution so here goes...

I have a newly acquired 1983 B7100 HST 4x4 with the old style 60" deck. When I took it out for the inaugural run, the PTO would stay engaged for about 20', then pop out. If I held the lever, I could get it to stay, but that makes steering pretty tough.

It will stay in high speed, but the engine doesn't like that too well, let alone belt and gearbox life.

When trying to engage the PTO it seems hard to find, like there is no detent for the lower speed. It positively locks into the high speed, but no dice on the lower.

I am not averse to splitting her in half, but wanted to ask if anyone has any ideas as to what may be going on or what the repair would entaill before taking that step. BTW, the local dealer that sold her to me in January has no idea other than "bring it in and we'll look at it". At $70 per hour.

Any information or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Chris

 

[B2400]

It sounds like a bent shift fork, but then I think the problem would be on both sides of the speed selector. If you plan on keeping this unit for a while I would seriously consider getting the workshop manual for it. They run in the $60+ range but pay for themselves the first time you complete a repair at home as opposed the $70 an hour shop charge. Good Luck!
Another thought on this to try: Check and see if it has a detent ball for the lever like the 4wd selector lever has. If so, soak it real good with WD40 and see if you can get it to pop back out as it may be rusted in the pushed in position. I used to have this problem with the 4wd selector lever on my B7100 if it were washed and not oiled frequently.