Shear bolt my rear

[Peter 315]

My shaft is that triangle shape from yoke to the end so I'm pretty sure it contacts all the way.

What is the best to use to keep the 2 pieces free? I figure a moly grease would work best.

I use Fluid Film , But I also keep it inside when not in use.....:2cents:

 

[sixdogs]

When I get new/used equipment with a pto shaft, I'll separate the 2 halves, clean them and grease them by hand. That way I know the entire surface of the shaft is well lubed. I use a waterproof marine grease for items that might rust together.

I separate and clean as well but use Fluid Film as mentioned below. Also store inside and in many years no problems other than self-induced.

I use Fluid Film , But I also keep it inside when not in use.....:2cents:

 

[Avenger]

I keep my PTO shafts on the implements they belong to. I usually wire them up or use bungee cords to keep the end from contacting the ground. I also separate them when I use them for the first time at the start of the year, add a layer of grease. I dont use marine grease or anything, just cheapo standard grease.

For example: I need to get out and till the garden plot soon. I plan, in the coming weeks when I have a few minutes, to hook up to the tiller and bring it up to the 'shop.' I will disconnect the PTO from the tractor (I do not transport the implement without the shaft hooked up) and separate the halves, leaving the implement side on the implement. I clean and inspect the shaft halves. I use calipers to measure the stick-out on the bolts of the slip clutch and loosen them. I rotate, by hand obviously, the PTO and inspect the blades and bearings. Check gear oil and lube everything. Put the halves back together and hook it up to the tractor. Slip the clutch a few times (mark it with a sharpie to ensure the two slip) and retighten to the measurement, check slip again and all should be good. Make any adjustments needed for depth or whatever and it's ready for work.

My implements are stored outside. When I am done with them for the season, I inspect them again, fix anything that needs it. I keep them up on blocks, grease everything, make sure the PTO shafts are not in the mud, and dont worry about it until next spring/summer when they are needed again.

 

[CowboyRon]

Below is the one I ordered. I'm betting I will need to trim it to fit but that isn't a big deal. Says it is for a Howse 5' or 6' so we will see. It is a bolt on slip clutch with shaft all in 1 unit.

HOWSE PTO SHAFT SHEARPIN SLIP CLUTCH FOR MOST ALL 5 & 6 ROTARY CUTTERS | eBay

I bought one of those for a 6 foot land pride. It has been trouble free for years.

 

[fidowanttobe]

I keep my PTO shafts on the implements they belong to. I usually wire them up or use bungee cords to keep the end from contacting the ground.
I found that a seat belt works great for this. One button release and very weather tolerant. I just shorten them and bolt them together.

 

[fidowanttobe]

My snowblower manual says this;

Check that the PTO shaft does not bottom out or separate with the snowblower in the
extreme high and low positions. Check to see which of the four different hitch positions
will allow you to keep about a 4" minimum overlap on the PTO shields without bottoming
out. This position varies between different tractor models because of the different lengths
of the three-point arms. If the PTO shaft is still too long with the hitch fully extended, the
PTO shaft will have to be cut shorter. Check for free movement of all parts in various raised
positions, particularly the PTO shaft.

But I also heard that they need a 2/3 overlap.

 

[ruffdog]

My snowblower manual says this;

Check that the PTO shaft does not bottom out or separate with the snowblower in the
extreme high and low positions. Check to see which of the four different hitch positions
will allow you to keep about a 4" minimum overlap on the PTO shields without bottoming
out. This position varies between different tractor models because of the different lengths
of the three-point arms. If the PTO shaft is still too long with the hitch fully extended, the
PTO shaft will have to be cut shorter. Check for free movement of all parts in various raised
positions, particularly the PTO shaft.

But I also heard that they need a 2/3 overlap.

More is better, just so it never bottoms out.

 

[chas0218]

I bought one of those for a 6 foot land pride. It has been trouble free for years.

Good to hear, I might take an inch off just in case. It seems to be working alright. I did throw some more grease in the universals.

I keep my PTO shafts on the implements they belong to. I usually wire them up or use bungee cords to keep the end from contacting the ground.
I found that a seat belt works great for this. One button release and very weather tolerant. I just shorten them and bolt them together.

That seatbelt idea is a good idea.