PTO Shaft grease or not to grease?

Bmyers · Nov 11, 2019

I was wondering if many grease the PTO shaft when not in use? I have watched several videos, some do not because it attracts dirt, some do to protect the shaft, others use a WD40 style product.

I didn't know what the collective body did here. My dad on his tractors will grease the shaft before installing on implement, but otherwise does mess with it.

Just curious what others do.

mickeyd · Nov 11, 2019

I always put the rubber cap on when an implement is not connected.

When I go to connect an implement, I will add a little grease if it needs it.

beex · Nov 11, 2019

grease and cap

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Bmyers · Nov 11, 2019

I have my cap, need to get it put on.

SidecarFlip · Nov 11, 2019

+1 on grease and cap. I put grease on the cap actually.

RCW · Nov 11, 2019

Just for what it's worth, I have found Fluid Film is good in cases where you don't want dirt.

Gotten so I use it on my lift arm balls, snowblower chute, etc.

Otherwise, I'm with the other guys; grease and cap.

BigG · Nov 11, 2019

Bmyers said:
I was wondering if many grease the PTO shaft when not in use? I have watched several videos, some do not because it attracts dirt, some do to protect the shaft, others use a WD40 style product.

I didn't know what the collective body did here. My dad on his tractors will grease the shaft before installing on implement, but otherwise does mess with it.

Just curious what others do.

I was hoping for some clarification. What is the cap you are referring to? And I was reading this as to grease the telescoping part of the shaft. I have seen them left dry and others grease them.

beex · Nov 11, 2019

I think everyone was assuming the question is what to do with an unused PTO shaft on the tractor to prevent bad things happening to it like corrosion and dirt. The cap is a cover that usually came with the tractor when it was new.

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johnjk · Nov 11, 2019

Didn't get a cover with my B since I bought it used. I keep it wiped down and spray it with a lube to keep the rust off. It's parked indoors so not that big of an issue.

For the PTO shaft, I did lube it down when I had issues getting it to extend earlier this year. I used the same spray lube I use on the shaft of the B as well as the quick connect on the end of the PTO shaft.

Bmyers · Nov 11, 2019

beex said:
I think everyone was assuming the question is what to do with an unused PTO shaft on the tractor to prevent bad things happening to it like corrosion and dirt. The cap is a cover that usually came with the tractor when it was new.

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You are correct. I removed my mower and was deciding what I needed to do with the exposed PTO shaft. I have my cap in the SUV, will get it put on there and the shaft greased next trip to the farm.

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