TZ24DA mid pto slippage?

[chickenmanjoe]

My mower deck is not turning the normal rpm's. Two seasons ago, I had to take the tractor back to the dealer for the same problem only then, the mower would't turn at all. They adjusted it under warranty. Anybody have the same problems or know how to fix this?

 

[SacandagaBrad]

Are you sure it was the PTO that was slipping or was it a loose belt? Check the belt tension first to eliminate the simple fix. Hope that's all it is.

Brad

 

[The Haymaker]

The CMS series mowers have an auto belt tensioner. I mowed many an acre over three seasons and never had to adjust.

The TZ varies from the bigger boomers in that it has a single lever throw to engage the PTO's that feels like a clutch arrangement on the other end. You can actually "feather" engagement with it.

While I don't have a fix, I'd have to wonder if there is some sort of operator issue causing this to happen twice? I mowed some pretty hefty stuff, stalling the deck more than once, which allows the guts to slip. I've also abused the tractor with a 5' tiller for a short time.

I don't mean to sound accusitory, but, I have to wonder.

What does the fluid look like?