midmower frozen and also pto attachment s stuck on tractor

[ch1ch2]

Pull the drive belt off.
Turn each pulley individually.
Make sure the bearing are smooth.
If there is any roughness then you might want to replace that bearing.
There should be a number on the bearing, with that number you can get a replacement bearing usually a lot cheaper than oem.

 

[BlackOps]

thanks for the info! much appreciated.

 

[doneill127]

to remove the drive belt, there should be a square hole in the arm of the idler tensioner. Put a 1/2 inch breaker bar drive into it and it’s easy to release the belt tension.

 

[Browneyesvictim]

I'm going to venture a guess at the gearbox itself went kaput- not a spindle. PITA to get to and doesn't get serviced. But hopefully its just a stick or rock or something like that jambed up.
I do exactly as others have described getting the PTO off as well as the other suspension linkage. Its tight and a pain, but doable. Not something I will want to do when I am older or have medical issues.

 

[BlackOps]

thanks will reread this thread and the other before i get time to check into it more. unfortunately getting prepped somehow to start hravest and winemaking - a solos act so difficult with all that is going on! Thanks again.

starting to wish i never spent the $ on that! a big mistake for me.

 

[BlackOps]

just an update - with heat at 110 or so and then harvest and also other work here and trying to get ready for grape harvest and winemaking - even with the offer for help from a friend in gthe next state - i just have not had a chance to do anything with this frozen mower. i promise to get back when i find something out. thanks guys foir the help! may need more.

 

[rodneyn]

I put mine on/off every week or two. Here are a couple things I’ve found make it easier. Install/remove pto with the mower raised. Access the coupling from the back of the tractor. Should be able to grab the ring of the coupling with thumb and forefinger and slide straight towards front of the tractor no twisting. To make the install easier I drilled a hole in the coupling and use a pin to hold the collar back. Use the 3 pt arms to help get yourself up off the ground.

should also chock the wheels before laying under the back of the tractor

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That’s excellent suggestion just encountered this on 1000 rpm shaft with many splines. Much more difficult to get on shaft on your back while holding collar back. Thanks for sharing your experience very helpful.

 

[doneill127]

I sent this to the OP but figured others might find it useful. It's an exploded parts diagram.

 

[BlackOps]

Thank you so much for all of your help!!!