L3901 PTO switch not disengaging

brushhogginandfencemendin

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May 26, 2026
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Hey y'all.

I was brush hogging a field and hit a pile of dirt (classic), causing the tractor to shut off. After getting everything sorted, I noticed the PTO engage/disengage lever stopped working. I'm still able to start the machine by depressing the clutch pedal, but more often than not I can't get the PTO to disengage. This isn't a problem on mowing days, but I have a lot of fence posts to rip out and dont want the brush hog running the whole time. I went ahead and bought a replacement part (pto cable assembly), but not sure if the cable itself is an issue. Thoughts? Thanks.
 

TheOldHokie

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windyridgefarm.us
Hey y'all.

I was brush hogging a field and hit a pile of dirt (classic), causing the tractor to shut off. After getting everything sorted, I noticed the PTO engage/disengage lever stopped working. I'm still able to start the machine by depressing the clutch pedal, but more often than not I can't get the PTO to disengage. This isn't a problem on mowing days, but I have a lot of fence posts to rip out and dont want the brush hog running the whole time. I went ahead and bought a replacement part (pto cable assembly), but not sure if the cable itself is an issue. Thoughts? Thanks.
Adjust the cable. The WSM is your friend.

Dan