PTO output shaft protection

[dshontell]

The shaft under my new Branson 2400H just has grease on it. Should there be some sort of protection on it? Maybe a sleeve or something? I can't ever seeing me using it, but if I were ever to sell, I would not want to find it damaged or in bad shape. Any input about my output would be appreciated.

 

[KennyG]

If you have grease on it you have more than most of us. I don't think I've ever seen a PTO cover or a damaged shaft, so I wouldn't worry.

 

[Utopia Texas]

Every tractor I have owned has had a screw on or pressure fit cap/cover. I keep them on when not in use to keep dust and dirt off the shafts and so they stay greased. A greased PTO shaft is much easier to use when sliding on a implement shaft, especially since I am getting older.

 

[Xfaxman]

Ford

Ferguson

Farmall

 

[dshontell]

I think I like the idea of trying to protect it. Maybe I'll find something at the hardware store. Maybe a piece of tubing.

 

[oosik]

My Kubota M6040 has a side-on pvc cover. My previous tractor(Ford 1700) had a cover exactly like shown in Dennis's post - #4. I grease up the output shaft, filling all the splines and push the cover over this mess. When I remove the cover its a little gooey but no rust, corrosion or etching.

 

[jmc]

Any input about my output would be appreciated.

The trick here is to sort all the good input from a bunch of output.