BX2370 With 54" Drive Over Deck - Difficult to Connect To PTO

[ChargerDad]

Mounting my mower deck today to start mowing season, it was very difficult to get the lever fully engaged. It's always been a little tough, but today I didn't think I was going to get it on. Is there something that i might be missing with greasing that might cause this, or is there another cause?

 

[DustyRusty]

Use more grease, and spray the coupling outer ring with penetrating oil so it slips back smoothly and the balls move freely. Dirt is the enemy of any PTO coupling.

 

[cthomas]

I have the rear tires up on a few 2x2's and work from the rear and everything is cleaned and lubed.

 

[ChargerDad]

Do you put any grease on the shaft, or is it all done on the coupling side?

 

[cthomas]

I put a rubber glove on and give both the shaft and coupling a good coating of grease. Remove the one glove and install the shaft. Give the zerk fitting a five second shot of grease.