JD 3038E PTO help

[Turbo D]

im experiencing the same exact problem right now any chance you can post the photo on this thread of the solenoid. i looked for the solenoid where turbo d described it and could not locate it or you can text it to me if you would like 2517098264

Hi, cleiser25,
I didn't save the picture my dealer sent and my tractor is at my ranch, haven't been there lately. Try following the wires to the solenoid under the right side floorboard in front of the axel. I was able to get my stuck solenoid freed up by lightly tapping on it with a screwdriver handle while my wife sat in the seat and engaged the PTO switch. Now I cycle it a few times every time I start my tractor. Good luck!

 

[Pastor Mike]

I have the same problem. The solenoid is actually under the seat on the driver's right. Silver cover secured by 2-3mm allen keys. The top screw is easily accessed either from the rear or standing on the right side of the tractor. You may need to get under the tractor to easily get the lower screw. My wiring harness won't come all the way off with the solenoid installed.

My question now is this, "How does the solenoid come out after the screws are removed?" Mike

 

[Pastor Mike]

cleiser25 just told me that the solenoid pulls straight out once you remove the screws but to be careful not to let the spring come out with it.

 

[Calitractor]

Well, I called my dealer. Discussed what I had already checked and he said to check the solenoid wires first and if good to LIGHTLY tap on the solenoid with the engine running and switch engaged. Difficult to do without some help, since the solenoid is below the right floorboard. Note: Service tech even took a picture of the part on his screen so I knew what to look for and sent it to my phone via a text... TOO COOL! With wife in the seat, wiring all good, a few light taps on the solenoid and cycling the switch several times, the PTO came to life... YEA! New rule for me is to cycle the PTO a few times every time I'm on the tractor so the solenoid won't get stuck again. THANKS!

Thanks for posting this,I had an identical problem and tapping on the solenoid solved it right away. My neighbor has the same problem so this must be Common if you don't use your PTO too often. My John Deere dealer wasn't as helpful when I called them but to them give them credit he may have never come across this problem before. Thanks.

 

[Turbo D]

Glad this trick worked for you too. I have about 300 hours now and cycle the PTO switch each time I start the tractor. Have not had the problem reoccur since. Thanks!