Weird PTO on my 4110

KENB · Jul 7, 2005

I have a strange problem on my 4110. My PTO will work with no problems until I use the FEL quite a bit, and then try to use the PTO, and it is a "no-go". I then have to press the solenoid button (reset), and the PTO will work flawlessly every time. But then, if I go and use the FEL to move some dirt or whatever, you can bet your boots the PTO won't work the next time, and have to press the reset again. Somehow my FEL stops my PTO from working good. Told you it was a weird PTO /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

musa_marketing · Jul 11, 2005

Sorry to hear about this situation. After speaking with our tech service department, it sounds as if the problem is the solenoid switch.

Please email me your tractor serial number and I can investigate further.

KENB · Jul 11, 2005

Ok, I'll send you my serial number. I brought it to the dealer (J5-Tractor in Normangee, TX). I told them about the problem, and having to push the reset switch. They acted like they didn't know what the "reset" button was on the solenoid. At any rate, they said they had it on the "dyno" for 20 minutes and found no problem with the PTO.

Clyde · Jul 11, 2005

Ken - It is that sort of reply from a dealer that infuriates me. I have a JD lawn tractor and the drive pulley works everytime when cold. If I mow for a two hours in warmer weather and take a break, engagement of the clutch is questionable on restart. At least you have a reset on your 4110. I have to wait for cool down or replace the solenoid. I'm a patient man. Incidentally, the garden tractor is 18 years old and doesn't owe me a dime.

At what point is a component defective? Can we chart it in a log? Something might work 1,000 times or it might only work once without failure. The fact is...it doesn't work when you want it to. Trust me - Musa will get you an answer and a fix but I'd look for another dealer after this is resolved.

I suggest anyone having problems with their dealer to report this sort of melancholy attitude to Musa. Competition is always knocking for unhappy resolution to problems from their competitors. This problem is not new to this forum and perhaps Mahindra has to beef up this component.

Good luck on resolving this matter Ken and I feel a whole lot better with Musa at the helm for aiding in these matters.

Clyde

Keith_B · Jul 12, 2005

( Ok, I'll send you my serial number. I brought it to the dealer (J5-Tractor in Normangee, TX). I told them about the problem, and having to push the reset switch. They acted like they didn't know what the "reset" button was on the solenoid. At any rate, they said they had it on the "dyno" for 20 minutes and found no problem with the PTO. )

Sounds to me like they should have spent the 20 minutes replacing the solenoid. This is a warranty repair and the solenoid replacement should have been automatic.

KENB · Jul 12, 2005

"Sounds to me like they should have spent the 20 minutes replacing the solenoid. This is a warranty repair and the solenoid replacement should have been automatic."

And it was under the 12 month full warranty at that time, now it is at the 17th month.

musa_marketing · Jul 12, 2005

( Ok, I'll send you my serial number. I brought it to the dealer (J5-Tractor in Normangee, TX). I told them about the problem, and having to push the reset switch. They acted like they didn't know what the "reset" button was on the solenoid. At any rate, they said they had it on the "dyno" for 20 minutes and found no problem with the PTO. )

I have not yet received your email.

Keith_B · Jul 12, 2005

( And it was under the 12 month full warranty at that time, now it is at the 17th month. )

Ken, that shouldn't matter. It was still under warranty when you initially reported the problem to the dealer.

Contractor · Jul 14, 2005

I also have a Mahindra 4110 yr 2000 it has the same exact problem. The PTO works sometimes and other times it doesn't. The dealers, there are several near me in Pennsylvania don't have a clue on this problem which has become very frustrating for me. I have only used my PTO two to three times since I bought the tractor. I do not think this is a warranty issue. It's a defect and should be a recall. I would like for Mahindra to respond since they are reading these postings.