Hooking up PTO
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lungdoc
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Isn't WD40 kind of the enemy of grease?....their website says "WD-40 is also great when it comes to removing and cleaning grease, grime, rust, and other marks from most surfaces." I guess the question is are you better off with light-thin lubricant like WD40 (or Fluid Film that I'd prefer) versus a grease? Grease does attract dirt over time which is a drawback and the parts involved aren't really moving (well they move together) so clean with Fluid film would make sense.
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use a bunji to cradle the pto shaft under the aframe.. that way you only have to guide it and not hold the entire weight. Use a long handled screwdriver thru the pto yoke if you need to spin it a tad to engage tractor pto stud.
keep yoke and stub end clean and lubed... including engagement collar or push button.
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keep yoke and stub end clean and lubed... including engagement collar or push button.
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Chilly807
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There's some times when it goes on great, other times when it doesn't. I'm going to try putting the PTO in gear ( tractor NOT running! ) first next time, at least one shaft won't be turning then.
All my PTO driven stuff is easy to turn while it's off the tractor, something like a tiller would be easier if the PTO stub could turn instead of the driven shaft.
A lot of us leave the tractor idling while they hook up the PTO, whether we'll admit it or not. I usually don't these days, but there were times when I did. Not a good way to go about your business, generally speaking.
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All my PTO driven stuff is easy to turn while it's off the tractor, something like a tiller would be easier if the PTO stub could turn instead of the driven shaft.
A lot of us leave the tractor idling while they hook up the PTO, whether we'll admit it or not. I usually don't these days, but there were times when I did. Not a good way to go about your business, generally speaking.
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bp fick
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Did anyone mention it helps a lot to have the pto lever positioned so that the shaft on the tractor isn't selected and locked into a fixed position? Being able to freely rotate it a degree or two is always helpful.
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getcha a ford 6000 with a working accumulator.. fix ya right up once ya get over the jerk-o-matic trans.
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Nice to have three PTO lever positions. Engaged, neutral, and Brake
Don't use the brake position unless wanting to shut off PTO quickly. Leave it in neutral to hook up PTO and that works well.
Don't use the brake position unless wanting to shut off PTO quickly. Leave it in neutral to hook up PTO and that works well.
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I use the same method someone else mentioned about leveling up the implement with the 3 pt. works well for me. WD 40 is not even really a lube(water displacer formula 40)
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I NEVER touch a PTO shaft connected to a tractor if the tractor is on. I will run something (like the mower conditioner) and get off the tractor and go BEHIND it, but if the tractor is on, I do not get in front of the feed or near anything moving.
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Dampen a "doo rag" (bandana like some bikers wear) and put it on. It'll keep your head cooler and dramatically reduce sweat in your eyes and glasses slipping.
I had the same problem with sweat and the glasses, so this is how I solved that...works good.
As far as hooking up the PTO, the other guys have been giving you good advice. I'll just reiterate the importance of the driveshaft U-Joint and the tractor's PTO stub shaft being clean and lubricated (I use Fluid Film or a spray on white grease). Even after the implement use, spray those areas to prevent rust (for the next hook up).
Keep a rag or two handy.
I will agree with everyone that has said that, but I was curious. I usually have to have the tractor running to connect the 3pt but the PTO can be frustrating and since it can take time I turn my tractor off. When I connect the 3PT with the engine running, I lock the brakes and set the FEL down to help limit possible movement, I would prefer to shut down the engine but too often I have to adjust the 3PT setting to connect it. I will assume that pushing the 3PT quick connections back into place is not important before connecting the PTO as long as I do it before riding off with the attachment.
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This is kind of a weird suggestion, but for me, I have better luck hooking up my PTO shafts if I approach the machine from the left side. I guess this is because I may have more strength in my right arm.
I grab the shaft with my right arm and operate the latching mechanism with my left hand. If I try doing this from the right side, it is a struggle, but easy from the left. So, you might want to try it from the opposite side from where you've been trying it before.
As others have mentioned, I also find it easier to line up the splines if I shift the PTO control to "front" which free's up the PTO shaft to rotate.
I grab the shaft with my right arm and operate the latching mechanism with my left hand. If I try doing this from the right side, it is a struggle, but easy from the left. So, you might want to try it from the opposite side from where you've been trying it before.
As others have mentioned, I also find it easier to line up the splines if I shift the PTO control to "front" which free's up the PTO shaft to rotate.
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This is so true about several things in life
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Never ever underestimate trolls. But the humidity has been rather oppressive. Almost feels like the east side of the state.
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where are you at? I am in Branson, yep been hot and humid, like breathing under water, cooler today tho.
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Wooddust
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Bates County here
k0ua
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Cool, Corn country.. I am off down here in the woods, hills and hollers
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There is a reason they call where I live "Swamp East Missouri".
I know...drove through there three weeks ago on way to Memphis and 4 days of handgun training in the sweltering delta. Had tea at Flying J at Mathews exit.
Son...it was hot. Just worse in Memphis.
