L3010 PTO won’t disengage

longnkrnch · Mar 20, 2024

Today I was using my tiller and the PTO won’t disengage. When I move the lever to the disengage position the cable just goes slack.
I can go under the tractor and with just a little finger pressure move the lever to the disengage position, but then when I re-engage I have to crawl under and manually disengage under the tractor each time.
Any help would be appreciated.

RandyT · Mar 20, 2024

I don't know if I have the correct diagram but take a look at item 20 on this diagram to possibly give some direction.

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longnkrnch · Mar 20, 2024

Thought about that. Also wondered if this cable might be damaged and is somehow catching when moving in disengage direction. Haven’t gotten a good look at the return spring yet to se if it might be broken. I do feel some resistance when engaging and thought that was spring pressure. Also can’t seem to engage by pulling lever with a couple fingers and thought that was because of spring pressure. Good call though. I’m betting it’s one or the other.
I have an inquiry in to Messicks to get part number for cable. I figure that would be a good starting point.
Don’t want to have to try and remove that lever/spring assembly unless I have to.

RandyT · Mar 20, 2024

Cable frayed inside of covering could also be possible.

5030 · Mar 20, 2024

Not hard to replace not that I've ever replaced mine. I keep the cables oiled frequently.

MTGreen · Mar 20, 2024

I had a push pull cable like that on a piece of equipment that unbeknownst to me was damaged half way along the cable length. Took vise grips and a lot of force to move it in the sheath after disconnecting both ends