John Deere 2210 PTO doesn't work

[vettegc]

Just bought this tractor from a guy. He said the pto quit working about a year ago. Its a 2003 with 706 hrs on it. Any ideas on where i can start?

 

[kennyd]

Just bought this tractor from a guy. He said the pto quit working about a year ago. Its a 2003 with 706 hrs on it. Any ideas on where i can start?

Welcome to TBN

-Does the yellow PTO light on the dash light up when the button is pulled up?
-Does the lever that selects rear and/or front PTO move smoothly?

The PTO is electric-over-hydraulic, so there is a solenoid on the transmission that gets energized for PTO operation. You will need to find this solenoid and make sure it's getting power.

 

[vettegc]

Well the lever is stuck. It looks like it is in the rear pto position. I pulled the switch on the dash up and down but did not see anything light up?

 

[kennyd]

You will need to do the electrical test I listed above...Have you checked the fuses?

 

[Mike5252]

I have a TYM, so admittedly a completely different tractor. When I first got my tractor my PTO lever also once got stuck. By first engaging the PTO I was able to move the PTO selector lever. Grinded a bit, but was able to un jam the selector lever.

Probably at least worth a shot.

Good luck.

 

[vettegc]

OK, I have not found the solenoid yet. I will look for it in the morning. The tractor is in my grandpaws shop. I only saw a small box with 4 fuses in it by the engine compartment. I took a test light and put it on the top of each fuse. One did not have fire on either side but the fuse did not look bad.

Also, I did try to move the lever with the pto switch in the up and down position. Thanks

 

[davkir]

These are for a 2305 which may be similar to yours.

 

[markb74]

Well the lever is stuck. It looks like it is in the rear pto position. I pulled the switch on the dash up and down but did not see anything light up?

I have a 2210 as well, and I don't believe there is any light for when the PTO engages - at least not that I know of. I hope the problem is minor/inexpensive.

 

[vettegc]

I think I have big problems. I took off the cover and parts of that housing were busted off. I guess I will have to buy a brand new housing. Any ideas on the cheapest place to get one?

 

[vettegc]

I think I need part # LVA802797. I think its called transaxle housing. Local JD place wants $1700 + shipping.

 

[kennyd]

WOW!

Part #3 in the diagram...

 

[vettegc]

Yea, see attached picture. You can see where its busted. It looks like I am missing another gear or something else also. There was nothing touching the pto shaft. Anybody know of a more affordable way to fix this? Where do I find these parts diagrams.

 

[kennyd]

The diagrams are available free from www.jdparts.com after you register-it takes a little getting used to but if you think like a "parts guy" then it come easy, it's the same system the dealer uses.

What did you pay for this machine? Was is a private sale?

 

[mfreund]

I can see the future, For sale 2210 cheap!!! Seriously I would try to get the previous owner to split the cost with you. If he won't I would call him lots of names and burn down his house


Disclaimer- This is for entertainment purposes and NO ONE advocates burning anything down!!!!!

 

[LBrown59]

The diagrams are available free from www.jdparts.com after you register-it takes a little getting used to but if you think like a "parts guy" then it come easy, it's the same system the dealer uses.

What did you pay for this machine? Was is a private sale?

I hope at least $1700 less than it was worth.

 

[vettegc]

Well how much is the tractor worth? 2003 with 706 hrs, and 210 loader.

I was told the pto did not work when I bought the tractor but he just played it off like he did not know why. He said he just used the tractor for dirt work. I know that the cover has been off before because I should have seen the missing gear and broken off pieces. I bet he had it checked out and decided to leave it alone when he found out how much it would cost to fix.

 

[mfreund]

Ask the local dealer if he can look up the serial number and see if it has been in the dealership before. If it has and they diagnosed it, I wonder if you could sue him in small claims for selling a tractor with a KNOWN defect.


At least the previous owner could give you the missing gear!!!

 

[Dutch445]

wonder if this was a case of
"ptoshafttoolongitis"

a terrible condition to encounter,
and certainly doesn't sound like
an unknown problem.

 

[Cocre]

wonder if this was a case of
"ptoshafttoolongitis"

a terrible condition to encounter,
and certainly doesn't sound like
an unknown problem.

It is hard to tell by the pictures, but you may have hit the nail on the head.

 

[vettegc]

First, I'm not whining! I'm just asking for advice on the most affordable way to fix the tractor.

I was hoping to get some unbiased opinions on the worth of the tractor. I paid $4,100 for the tractor. So, even though the guy was not totally honest, I don't think I got ripped off. I knew this was a possibility but at that price I thought it was worth the gamble.