My tiller showed up Friday. I took some time to get it set up for my QH, checked the oil, and took it out back. Dealer cut the PTO shaft before delivery and based on the manual it looked OK.
After an hour or so I heard a bang and looked back to see the PTO shaft flopping around still attached to the tractor. The conical dog bolt, on the end with the nut, bent and snapped off.
I vaguely recall the tiller hopping a bit at that time. I was moving very slowly. Based on how the shafts go together at the tiller I was very surprised this bolt broke.
I’ve ordered 2 so I have a spare on-hand. Is this a common part to break?
After an hour or so I heard a bang and looked back to see the PTO shaft flopping around still attached to the tractor. The conical dog bolt, on the end with the nut, bent and snapped off.
I vaguely recall the tiller hopping a bit at that time. I was moving very slowly. Based on how the shafts go together at the tiller I was very surprised this bolt broke.
I’ve ordered 2 so I have a spare on-hand. Is this a common part to break?