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    PTO grinding when attempting to engage

    I believe the problem is the clutch itself I tried adjusting the clutch but the turnbuckle was frozen, removed the whole clutch assembly took it to a machine shop but it wouldn't budge, went to the Kubota dealer and ordered a new assembly it'll be here next week ... so will see what happens when...
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    PTO grinding when attempting to engage

    Meant mower's PTO shaft, yes it has a two stage clutch, "allow a couple of seconds for things" Hmm that could be the issue I try to connect right away. I'll try waiting to a few seconds and see what happens. Thanks for the input.
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    PTO grinding when attempting to engage

    Mower is used, have not used before, tried to engage PTO idle, 1000rpm, 1200rpm same every time it grinds. Tried starting with PTO engaged tractor won't start. I'm able to turn blades by hand, mower's PTO shat turn manually no problem I can also turn tractor's PTO by hand. I'm lost
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    PTO grinding when attempting to engage

    L3000F - When engaged w/o load PTO shaft turns, no issues there. John Deere LX5 rotary mower - PTO shat turns manually (with the help of a crowbar), blades turn freely (no wires wrapped around, etc) The issue I have is when the mower is connected and I try to engage PTO it grinds (loud) and it...
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    Engaging PTO

    Thank you
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    Engaging PTO

    Can someone tell the RPM sweet-spot to engage the PTO on a L3000F? Tks
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    R1 or R4 Tires

    Have an L3000F with R1 tires (5.00-15, 4PR) thinking of replacing the R1 with R4. Questions: Will I have to replace the rims also? Will the R4 tires affect my turning radius? Any input greatly appreciated.
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    Frozen lifting rod

    Have an L3000 with a frozen lifting, used some WD40 no luck so far, any ideas? :confused: Tks