PTO yoke won't slide on

[Gordon Gould]

Mine slides backwards, away from the tractor.

Terry

Mine too.

 

[Fossil Farm]

My Woods tiller is setup the same way. You mention a plastic ring. That really does nothing. The metal ring in front of it actually slides backwards, with the smaller metal ring inside, with the grooves not moving. Like the others said, some WD-40 to loosen up the rings and then grease the area between the 2 metal parts (rings) for less problems in the future. They are machined with pretty tight tolerances, so until you get them sliding against each other, it won't make much sense, but once they move it will. Good luck.

 

[Henri88]

Pictures would help, but I think he has the plastic twist set-up like I have on my rotary cutter. I also have the pull metal ring on my tiller. I don't have a pics of the twist type but here's one of the pull ring with my extension push button style.

 

[stuckmotor]

That's the kind of connector on my post hole digger. I figure they designed it that way so it will be less likely to grab a pants cuff.

 

[tony83]

Interesting way to adapt it.

Well after a short investigation it seems that it was user error, which makes me feel silly yet relieved. I guess just looking at it the metal ring doesn't clearly look like it would slide, and the plastic sleeve does, although I should have known that wasn't enough force to unlock it. Anyway, it is a sliding collar type - you just have to know how to use it Thanks for the responses.

 

[samhudson3]

That's the kind of connector on my post hole digger. I figure they designed it that way so it will be less likely to grab a pants cuff.

Mine too and it takes alot of WD40 to keep it functioning (it's an old piece of equipment).

 

[jeff9366]

I use FLUID FILM to lube PTO splines and securing collar. WD40 is good but you will likely have to spray the splines almost every time you connect the PTO shaft to the tractor because WD40 has a high proportion of evaporating carrier to lube content. I only re-spray with FLUID FILM three or four times per year.

I find it helpful to scrub PTO splines on both tractor and implement ends twice per year with a brass brush, then wipe off dirt/grime with a paper towel then lube fresh with FLUID FILM.

Do not lube with grease. PTO connections can be pretty tight and grease can be pushed up the splines until it blocks connection.

My implements are stored outside beneath 18 ounce canvas tarps.