My Stupidity kicked in at full throttle.

[al3]

Another way would be to use an H type puller like illustrated. Advantage of this would be pulling forces would all be on the stuck component vs any support bearing/seal/cases/etc. The kit shown also comes with a bearing splitter that can be helpful to gain purchase on something with rounded edges. Have to make sure the “H” component has enough span for a given pull/application and the extension bars are long enough.



Even used something similar to unload torsion bars on an old Blazer…...

Propane torch on the knuckle while pulling .....

 

[MinnesotaEric]

It's fascinating how many ways there are to do something.... just how much work people will gamble against how much risk they are willing to take.

Chaining it to a tree and driving forward will probably accomplish something, but you don't have any control over what that might be. It might even be the PTO Housing or even the rear end casting that comes loose..

I would try that idea with the ratchet strap first. It's pretty safe. It appeals to my own bias towards solving problems with more work and less risk to expensive parts.

If that didn't work, my next move would be even more conservative. I'd take the PTO shaft apart until it was possible to put a standard gear puller onto the coupllng. That might involve some hacksawing and a new PTO shaft, but it insures that pulling the coupling off won't do any farther damage to the PTO. And there is zero chance of damaging the PTO housing

rScotty

I presumed our OP doesn't have tools. FWIW, getting stuck PTO shaft off is its own subcategory of videos on YouTube.

If the "black" is paint, then there is an interference-fit problem that will require force. If the "black" is anodizing, then it is just new PTO shaft issues, and "rattling" (literally, shaking the yoke while holding back the detent and pulling back on the driveshaft ) in the reverse version of the video below I made years ago will likely work.

 

[5030]

It's cheaper if you buy it in quantity.

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You buy it and send me a gallon, how's that. I can buy a lot of ATF and Acetone for 4600 bucks.

 

[5030]

After making sure the release is released, constant tension and tapping will be the best way.
As far as lubricating the pto stub shaft or coupling joint I wouldn't recommend doing so all it will do is attract dirt and grit.

I do all the time but...When not in use, it's covered with the plastic tube which I also put grease in... My PTO stubs are NEVER naked.

 

[scootr]

I do all the time but...When not in use, it's covered with the plastic tube which I also put grease in... My PTO stubs are NEVER naked.

Grease is your friend

 

[mllud]

You already beat yourself up in the title of your Thread. So, it's not my intention to beat on you with a hammer.
One thing that I have learned in my experience with shafts, bearings, gears and sprockets.
If you need a hammer to get it to slide on.
You will need a hammer to remove it. Every time!! Sometimes its harder to remove due to damage caused by hammering it on.
For the inexperienced. The OP now has experience about the hammer.


Your PTO stub shouldn't be damaged. Its hardened
Earlier a member posted that the outer sleeve has to slide toward the tractor to release the detent ball.

Tap that outer sleeve toward the tractor!! Then slide/hold it forward and pull back on the shaft.

Unless you have the pin that slides sideways. Newer tractors usually have the sliding sleeve.
My. Apology's if you already tried this.

 

[Jstpssng]

I use 000 gear oil on my PTO shaft. It's never uncovered though. When using something without a PTO shaft I have a sleeve to slide over it.
Of course, I also don't spend the time in fields and hay that some do.

My sleeve type PTO shafts pull toward the implement to release them.

 

[airbiscuit]

A picture of the stuck PTO connection would help.

 

[mllud]

I think my new pto shaft pushes forward to release. It is backwards to the norm.
I struggled with it the first time.

I could have it backward in my mind.
Let me know if no such shaft exists.
Thqnks

 

[confederatemule]

After making sure the release is released, constant tension and tapping will be the best way.
As far as lubricating the pto stub shaft or coupling joint I wouldn't recommend doing so all it will do is attract dirt and grit.

I agree.