Kubota F200 - can't engage the PTO

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Kubota F2100 - can't engage the PTO

I have an F2100 front mower with 1900 hours on it. After being gone a week I was unable to engage the PTO - it grinds- when I try to engage it. The clutch works fine and I can change the 2 speed transmission without difficulty. In reading the manual I discovered that I did not know there were two transmission strainers that should be serviced every 300 hours. The picture in the manual just shows the left side so I have never cleaned the right side strainer. The left side has been done on schedule along with all the hydrostatic filters.

Could that right side strainer be causing the problem. Manual says it is the return for the HST. I have no idea about the operation of the PTO as I have no schematics of the transmission. The lever engages easily when the motor is turned off but of course you can not start the engine with the mower (PTO) engaged.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts. The local Kubota dealer can't get to it before the end of the week and I have grass that needs attention.

 

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Re: Kubota F2100 - can't engage the PTO

Dealer split the tractor and the clutch was stuck on the flywheel. $$$$. I was surprised since I use the machine at least 2-3 times a week and the 2 speed hydrostatic transmission would shift when you depressed the clutch but would not if you didn't. I really don't understand this 22 year old machine.