GC2410 mid PTO cover

[DC3]

I got my GC2410 last week and I absolutely love it! I got it with the 60" MMM and the cutting job this does is unbelievable on three foot high grass.

Anyway, on to the point of my post. The manual says "Mid PTO cover must be installed when use of mid PTO is not required". I didn't receive a separate "boot" type mid PTO cover with the tractor. I asked the dealer about this and he said the machine didn't come with a separate mid PTO cover. So I'm confused. Is this some type of slide-away cover, or is it a boot, or what?

 

[MFRED]

It's nothing. The tractors don't have a mid PTO cover. The manual has said that since the earlier 2300 series. Would think that would have get corrected with the new 2400 manuals.

 

[bakerg]

I did not receive covers with mine either,:confused2: but ask the dealer and he put one on the rear for me. Would like one on the front for the winter but will have to order that one if they even make it.

 

[irvingj]

The 2300's came with a rear cover, but no mid-PTO cover. I too puzzled about the manual... it does seem like a good idea to cover it when doing dirty things....

I found that 1" heater hose will just slip over the splined shaft. Glue on some sort of cap, and you're good to go. I also use the same deal on the MMM and snowblower shafts when they're stored.

 

[bakerg]

The 2300's came with a rear cover, but no mid-PTO cover. I too puzzled about the manual... it does seem like a good idea to cover it when doing dirty things....

I found that 1" heater hose will just slip over the splined shaft. Glue on some sort of cap, and you're good to go. I also use the same deal on the MMM and snowblower shafts when they're stored.

Great idea:thumbsup:, front pto was uncovered last winter but i will make sure I cover it up for next winter.
The picture looks more like a "mower dick".:laughing:

 

[Don87]

Great idea:thumbsup:, front pto was uncovered last winter but i will make sure I cover it up for next winter.
The picture looks more like a "mower dick".:laughing:

! received some e-mails once.............that directed me to a site...............that did show pictures similar to 'irvingj"s pictures. The ad said something about............batteries not inculded........

But I was trying to refrain.........:laughing::laughing:

 

[irvingj]

Arright, you guys.....:laughing:

 

[Wacky]

:shocked: I can see where this thread is "HEADING".:ashamed: :laughing::laughing::laughing:




Seriously, good info Irving, they still show that it should be covered in the new manuals.

 

[Jaylegger]

Looks like one of them horse decks to me.

 

[Wacky]

Great idea:thumbsup:, front pto was uncovered last winter but i will make sure I cover it up for next winter.
The picture looks more like a "mower dick".:laughing:

I'll bet there was severe "shrinkage" for not keeping it covered during last winter!:ashamed: You must not have a blower for the front, do ya?

 

[DC3]

I can't understand why Massey doesn't include a cover for the mid PTO. I would think that all sorts of dirt and debris might get in there and damage the internal splines.

Also, what are you suppose to do with the mid PTO when not in use? It looks like it could get damaged just hanging there. Is it supposed to attach up to a bracket or something when not in use?

Sorry for all these questions, but I didn't get a manual for my MMM. The dealer is sending it to me though.

 

[MFRED]

Take that end of the shaft off! There should be just a small shaft that comes out from the transmission. Nothing should be hanging.

 

[Wacky]

^^^Don't leave ANYTHING attached to the male end sticking out of the tranny, if you don't have an attachment on using it!! You could do some expensive damage! Not yelling at you, just want to make it clear that you don't do that.

 

[DC3]

^^^Don't leave ANYTHING attached to the male end sticking out of the tranny, if you don't have an attachment on using it!! You could do some expensive damage! Not yelling at you, just want to make it clear that you don't do that.

So do I have take the universal apart to remove the yoke, or does the yoke and universal just pull out together?

 

[Wacky]

So do I have take the universal apart to remove the yoke, or does the yoke and universal just pull out together?

Up at the rear of the shaft, towards the tractor, there is a ring at the end of the pto shaft. Pull the ring towards the front of the tractor and then pull and slide the shaft off the tractor.

 

[irvingj]

DC3- here's a pic of the MMM removed, with its driveshaft still attached. That's the way I keep it during the summer, but for winter storage (on edge, with some wheels), I remove the driveshaft/U-joint and store it elsewhere. (That's where the "Mower Deck" comes in....)

Oh, yeah-- you can see the quick-release ring at the end of the driveshaft on the right; that's what Wacky was talking about.

 

[chuckd1277]

DC3- here's a pic of the MMM removed, with its driveshaft still attached. That's the way I keep it during the summer, but for winter storage (on edge, with some wheels), I remove the driveshaft/U-joint and store it elsewhere. (That's where the "Mower Deck" comes in....)

Oh, yeah-- you can see the quick-release ring at the end of the driveshaft on the right; that's what Wacky was talking about.

Where did you get the wheels to store it on edge? Are they the ones that attach to the deck?

 

[irvingj]

Yep. Carrera,Cayman,BMW,Tow Hook License Plate,John Deere,Kubota.

(Don't let the URL fool ya- this is the place. He also makes license plate frames for fancy cars.)

Not inexpensive, but well made and very effective.

 

[tx2310]

Instead of removing the end of the shaft to store over the winter. Remove the left belt guard and rotate the shaft and put the universal joint under the guard. It makes a great place to keep it from falling off or getting in the way when moving it. I have also removed the nuts that hold the belt guards on and put a little bend in the guard and the front clip holds the guard on nicely with out them. It make greasing the deck easier.

Doug
MMM nut less belt guard.

 

[irvingj]

Hmmmm... "nutless belt guard".... OK, I won't go there!:laughing::laughing:

Seems this thread is generating some rather interesting thoughts!

But that does sound like a great idea, tx2310! I've always hated having to remove those nuts to lube the thing! (Got any pics of that "little bend"?)