Rotary mower stalling

[ruffdog]

PTO inside the tractor is slipping. See my earlier post. It's not the mower or the external shaft. Do you have an independent PTO or a live PTO?

Post #13....OP said: "I have an independent pto."

 

[Firefighter912]

So will adjusting the PTO lever fix this?

 

[ruffdog]

So will adjusting the PTO lever fix this?

It worked for this person! Clutch needs free play at the top!
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/257357-5205-john-deere-pto-weak.html

 

[ruffdog]

Here is another...google "Deere 5205 pto clutch"

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/342059-5205-pto-question.html

 

[Firefighter912]

Yeah, I saw those threads. I will try that. Thanks!!

How hard is it to replace these clutches if they ever fail?

 

[ruffdog]

Most the time you have to split the tractor....in half. It is better to make a simple adjustment.

 

[Firefighter912]

I tried adjusting the pto clutch linkage...couldn't. The thing is in a very tight spot and I can't even get a wrench on good enough to loosen the jam nut.

I also noticed that if I put the PTO lever halfway...the pto will spin faster and mower wont bog down as easy.

If I engage the pto fully..the pto will be slow and mower will bog down.

I made two videos. You can tell the difference between the half and full engaged pto

Fully engaged pto clutch john deere 5205 - YouTube

Half engaged pto John Deere 5205 - YouTube

 

[Firefighter912]

Is there any wrench I can use to get in this tight spot?

 

[LouNY]

Maybe a crows foot;
or can you pull a pin or two and drop it out to adjust and then repin it.

 

[Firefighter912]

I can't even reach the pin. My hands are too big.

I will try a crowsfoot.

Thanks.