So I have had so many problems with this tractor! I bought it new in 2011 and it's been one thing after another every since.
The latest issue: No matter what I try, the PTO will not engage in any position (front, mid, rear). With the engine off I can select each one and manually check the output shafts and they do lock into place as selected and turn freely when not selected. The levers both move free as they should.
So the last time I used the tractor they were working, BUT I noticed there was water in the hydraulic fluid AGAIN... (how does that keep happening?!) So I drained the fluid from all the different places. (drain plug, screen, filter, etc) Put new fluid back in it, drive it around a bit to allow the new fluid to circulate, then parked it back in the garage. Went out today and put the belly mower on and went to mow the grass and nothing... The PTO will not engage at all. The loader works fine. I have checked the safety switches and they are working fine, so what am I missing?
Thanks for your help!
The latest issue: No matter what I try, the PTO will not engage in any position (front, mid, rear). With the engine off I can select each one and manually check the output shafts and they do lock into place as selected and turn freely when not selected. The levers both move free as they should.
So the last time I used the tractor they were working, BUT I noticed there was water in the hydraulic fluid AGAIN... (how does that keep happening?!) So I drained the fluid from all the different places. (drain plug, screen, filter, etc) Put new fluid back in it, drive it around a bit to allow the new fluid to circulate, then parked it back in the garage. Went out today and put the belly mower on and went to mow the grass and nothing... The PTO will not engage at all. The loader works fine. I have checked the safety switches and they are working fine, so what am I missing?
Thanks for your help!