Need advice on NH 1715 PTO

[kgiovann]

1993 1715 bare bones. 600 hours maintained well. Very low torque when PTO is turning deck mower, for example. At normal power, RPM's remain normal, but PTO rotation and tractor speed slow considerably, especially on inclines. The deck mower has always slowed a bit in thick grass, but this is different - the PTO rotation and tractor speed almost stop.

I know better than to attempt this repair myself, but I'd like some advice on some simple checks before I have the dealer come out and pick it up. Also, if the clutch on this is bad, how can I keep the dealer honest on repair costs? What's reasonable? Thanks.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

It would seem your clutch needs to be adjusted. This is a fairly simple adjustment depending on which clutch you have. However if you have let it go to long, all the slipping has ruined the clutch. As far as dealers, don't take it to a dealer you don't trust.
Bill