L2800HST PTO engagement noise

[old and tired]

I just looked for the instructions on my computer but it didn't show up... (it was on one or two computers back...) It was pretty scary because you needed to move the PTO lever to a certain point where it would sound like it was hitting the turning shaft (without using the clutch). Think "jamming it into gear"... At that point was where the "mashing" gears were to meet up.

But I don't remember (or know where the instructions went) as to how far down between the "On" and "Off" that was but it was a specific spot. I'm GUESSING it was right at the front of the lever was to reach the PTO engagement line.

I'll try and up load what I'm saying....

 

[old and tired]

Something like this... yellow bar it the PTO lever the notches are the off position and the On Position.

 

[saxon]

Thank you sir for that information.

 

[Boatman]

What is the proper way to adjust the cable for positive engagement?

Here is the instruction sheet that comes with the new cable/lever...

 

[Boatman]

When I put mine back together I devised my own method. I disconnected the return spring so I had better feel of what was going on. Then with the tractor running and the pto engaged, I tightened the cable until I could "feel" the arm scraping in the slot of the cam. Then I backed of the tension one turn of the adjusting nuts.

 

[leichb17]

Hey guys! Just did this on my L2800 HST as well. Thanks for the clear instructions!

Quick question - when I reassembled and took it out for a test drive, it seems to bog quite a bit on a slight uphill, and then it freewheels going down. I had it set to Mid-Range (that's the range I always use). I'm assuming I just need to let the system bleed out? I also realized my treadle pedal isn't returning to neutral like it was, so I'll need to adjust that as well. I'm thinking that may be a factor in the freewheel downhill. I did have 4WD engaged.

I appreciate any input or advice!

Thanks.

Barry

 

[leichb17]

Hey guys! Just did this on my L2800 HST as well. Thanks for the clear instructions!

Quick question - when I reassembled and took it out for a test drive, it seems to bog quite a bit on a slight uphill, and then it freewheels going down. I had it set to Mid-Range (that's the range I always use). I'm assuming I just need to let the system bleed out? I also realized my treadle pedal isn't returning to neutral like it was, so I'll need to adjust that as well. I'm thinking that may be a factor in the freewheel downhill. I did have 4WD engaged.

I appreciate any input or advice!

Thanks.

Barry

Got it all figured out. I assembled the range gear shift lever linkage incorrectly - which meant I wasn't in Mid-range. Additionally, it kept slipping out of 4WD. Fixed the gear shift lever, and she now stays in 4WD. Runs like a top.