Recent content by dirtdevil

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    PTO grinds

    I had successfully tried jumping interconnect wiring and starting tractor with pto engaged with a bushhog. But that did not break it loose after much mowing with many clutch actions. I had a heavy equipment mechanic come by and he pulled starter, wedged large brass stock against flywheel teeth...
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    PTO grinds

    I was able yesterday to again timed it just right while cranking and engage the pto for the attached bushhog. While transmission in neutral and the bushhog going and clutch pedal pushed in, I reved the engine numerous times and sometimes let clutch pedal in and out. But after doing this...
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    PTO grinds

    Yes, it is a gear tranny. Yes, it has unfortunately sat outside. The clutch works fine for traveling in any gear but just will not let me engage the PTO shaft. The PTO has not been used for about two years and it did work fine then. The other day, after motor had warmed and it would crank...
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    PTO grinds

    I have been using my L3000DT loader and boxblade for two years but needed to mow now. I put on the bushhog but when I pushed in clutch and moved PTO lever back to turn on PTO, it grinds so bad and won't mesh. I guess there is another clutch or something froze up. Any ideas on how to get it...