L3200 pto control cable

[tempforce]

on the fender to the right side of the seat. there's a lever to engage/disengage the pto.
with very little use, this little cable has formed a weak area that bends when you try to disengage the pto. to make the pto shaft stop, you must straighten the cable to push toward the gear housing. or when you let out the clutch the pto will still be engaged.. very hazardous. when using a tiller/post hole auger, etc. there is not any improved cable available yet from the dealer/factory.
has anyone found a substitute cable that is a larger diameter that will hold it's shape. and not bend when disengaging the pto.
i'm thinking of a modified/shortened boat throttle/shift cable would work.
any suggestions appreciated...
thanks

 

[tempforce]

Thanks for looking, is my idea o.k. Or does anyone have a better suggestion???

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I would think that if you could fine a heavier cable with suitable ends that will work for you then why not change it.

 

[eserv]

Thanks for looking, is my idea o.k. Or does anyone have a better suggestion???

The cable is not designed to push the PTO out of engagement, there is a spring on the side of the transmission at the other end of the cable that disengages it by pulling the cable. That spring is probably broken.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The cable is not designed to push the PTO out of engagement, there is a spring on the side of the transmission at the other end of the cable that disengages it by pulling the cable. That spring is probably broken.

Well now that would explain a lot!