BX25D Stuck PTO clutch

[dlawde]

I have a BX25D that will not engage the PTO. THe PTO selection lever is working; the deselected PTO spins freely, while the selected one is locked. the PTO clutch lever will not move. The lever deflects a bit while pushing on it (harder than I think need to). If I push on it and standup, the engine stops.
I took off the level and soaked everything around the plate it connects to at the transmission. I've been trying to pry it to see if any movement is happening, but I can see any.
Can I get pointed in a direction to better troubleshoot this and perhaps get it working?
Thanks.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Very common if you haven't used the PTO engagement lever in a while that the shaft gets stuck in the case.
PB blast or Kroil are your best bets to get it to free up without having to disassemble it.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

PB Blaster is the poor man's Kroil.

Works decently. I buy it by the gallon. Comes with a metal spray bottle. Cheaper that way, and I find the spray easier to control than the aerosol. I can moderate the spray (or stream) by the pressure I put on the trigger.