PTO leaver immoveable - 2007 New Holland T2410

[larrymyers]

PTO lever immoveable.
The PTO lever on my 2007 New Holland T2410 became immoveable days after I changed the transraulic oil /filter and then washed the tractor. The problem was water from the washing had turned dust/debris collected on top of the gear boxes into mud/debris which soon dried, locking up the lever operated PTO valve located there. Easy fix. Remove seat and its suspension {either as assembly (6 nuts 3 on each side) or as seat (2 bolts on hinge) and then suspension}, and then clean top of gear boxes and outer surface of PTO valve. After washing and air drying, I applied some spray white-grease between the moveable and rigid surfaces of the PTO valve.

Near age 78 I am not expecting to have to do that again.

 

[Kernopelli]

Thank you for sharing this. You have already helped someone that doesn't yet know they have a problem . This is an excellent example of why I LOVE the internet. Regardless of the issue it's likely that somebody, somewhere has experienced the same problem and cared enough to share the fix.
I also love reading that at 78, you are obviously still getting up early to start the day, active, working/maintaining your own equipment and posting how to solve problems. I sincerely pray that God will allow me to have the same ability and desire to continue working in the manner that I love 23 yrs. from now!!!

 

[ruffdog]

Washing tractors does 2 things, cleans them and drives water where it should not be. When I traded my 19 year old Boomer in, the dealer said all the levers etc work as if it was new. Ever since it was new, I would spray some lube on all the pivots to keep them water/rust free. It doesn't cost much and it makes a huge difference.