L140 pto won't engage

[rafternw]

I bought the antique L140. The only major issue is the pto will not engage. The lever feels like it is jamming on something internal. It feels like it gets near to engagement and then runs into something. There is no noise I can hear like gear teeth clashing or anything out of the ordinary. The lever just stops instead of giving the normal "chunk" of clicking into place.

Anybody familliar with this problem? Should I anticipate a major failure or maybe just a bent shift part? Any feedback would be appreciated. Also are any drive parts interchangeable with other models like the L175 or L185?

Thanks

 

[Kytim]

I'm not sure you will find much help as the L140 is a pretty rare tractor in discussions around the board. While a few have popped up around the country, not much is known about them. I can tell you I think I'd like to have one to play with for awhile.

 

[rafternw]

I'm not sure you will find much help as the L140 is a pretty rare tractor in discussions around the board. While a few have popped up around the country, not much is known about them. I can tell you I think I'd like to have one to play with for awhile.

You could own this one, make me an offer. email me direct at rafternw@yahoo.com or call 503-551-2212. I'm in Salem, OR

 

[Bluegill]

Have you tried engaging with it running and let the clutch out a bit while holding pressure on the leaver?