B7510 PTO gear shift fork broken

[IVAN tnst]

Hey guys,

A little advise is needed here, I broke the PTO gear shift fork and I'm looking at splitting the tractor to do the job myself.
I bought the WSM and was wondering if there is special things I should be looking for and if I should be changing anything else while I'm in there?

Thanks.

Ivan

 

[rentthis]

How old is the tractor. If it's an older machine, now would be a good time to look at the clutch and release bearing. That could save you another split later on. Look for leaking seals that might require a split too.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

When I dive into something like that I do the same as, rentthis.
Inspect or if high hour just replace the clutch parts, and I replace any O-Ring seal and gasket that I get into.
If there is no gasket have anaerobic sealant and/or silicone sealant on hand to put it back together.

 

[IVAN tnst]

Thanks for the replies guys, the tractor has 240 hrs on it, I will certainly be looking for any leaks or wear.
I talked to the dealer and they told me that it was a 14 to 16 hrs job for them.
Looking at the WSM it does not look to be to hard and the fork is $120.

I'm an aircraft mechanic and I've done worse on C130 aircraft.
Should I remove the rear tires or leave them on when I split-it?

 

[Dr Honda]

I would take them off, just so you don't have to deal with the weight.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I leave the rear wheels on, on a split, allows you to roll the rear away from the motor or transmission.
The only time I would pull the wheels is if I needed to get into the rear diff or axles.

 

[IVAN tnst]

I'm not worried about the weight thanks Dr. but like Wolfman said it will be easier to move the back end away.

Wolfman; do you keep the ROPS and the rear fender on or they really have to be off, I know the floor has to go.

Thanks guys.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Every model varies a little I pull the ROPS and fenders on both of mine just to have more room to work and easier accessibility to all the parts needed to split it.
A good quality transmission jack and / or a very stable floor jack and some good heavy jack stands come into play with the split, as does a nice flat hard surface.

 

[IVAN tnst]

Thanks Wolfman,

I plan on doing this on my garage floor (good level concrete) and I have a 3 ton super heavy duty floor jack.
I will follow you recommendation and take the ROPS and the fender off, we can never have enough room to work.

Thanks again, and I'll post some pictures and how it went when I'm done.

Cheers

 

[Shadow]

Shouldn't have to pull the ROPS, but the fenders and platform pieces will need to be pulled. Take alot of pictures of the right side platform, where all the cruise control and brake pedal linkages hook up, you'll thank yourself later