PTO Issues

WFM · Jun 9, 2016

My PTO will not disengage. WTH....I assume the cable is stretched and I tried pushing and pulling on the cable. Nothing would disengage it. I finally parked it. Took a photo of the lever and cable with rubber boot.
Any help is appreciated.

Diydave · Jun 9, 2016

Kinda looks a little long, from what I see of the boot. I'd go to the other end of the cable, disconnect it, and see if you can get the lever its attached to, with a wrench, or a big pair of channel locks. If it does shift freely, then order a new cable, and lube it good, before re-installing...

whitetiger · Jun 9, 2016

The other end of the cable connects to a shaft coming out of the case. The shaft rotates in the case to engage and disengage your PTO. There is a torsion spring around the shaft that turns it to disengage the PTO.The cable only is to Engage the PTO.

Your problem is the shaft is sticking and your torsion spring can not turn it. Spray some penetrating oil around it and turn it with a pair of channel lock pliers or a large screwdriver.

After you have turned it a few times it will free up and work like new. I have run into this several times in the past.

bryanduke · Jun 9, 2016

My last Kubota did that. Lubricate both ends of that cable where it enters into the shielding. I used to just spray wd40 on mine every time I greased the tractor. Then with the tractor shut off, work it until the lubricant gets into the shielding. Mine never did that again after I started lubricating it.

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WFM · Jun 10, 2016

I will go after it today after work. That's why I love this forum. Many thanks for all your help.

WFM · Jun 11, 2016

I sprayed some WD40 down the cable. Then slid under the tractor and was surprised at how short the shaft is that goes into the housing that disengages the PTO. I sprayed that down. Moved the cable back and forth. It started working(engaging and disengaging) right away. Three yrs with my tractor. The first time I've had to do this or knew I had to keep it sprayed.
Again Thanks for the replies.

Diydave · Jun 11, 2016

WFM said:
I sprayed some WD40 down the cable. Then slid under the tractor and was surprised at how short the shaft is that goes into the housing that disengages the PTO. I sprayed that down. Moved the cable back and forth. It started working(engaging and disengaging) right away. Three yrs with my tractor. The first time I've had to do this or knew I had to keep it sprayed.
Again Thanks for the replies.

You will find that wd 40 is not the best, for this type application. I would recommend fluid film, or a spray grease, as wd 40 tends to dry out...

PWM3rd · Jul 29, 2016

I'm at 200 hours on my L3800 and this exact thing happened while using my pasture cutter yesterday. First time I've had it happen. I'll be spraying the cable as suggested by the OTT guys. Thanks for the input.

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Tooljunkie · Jul 29, 2016

I posted a link some time back on a way to lubricate cables. It involved a rubber hose to fit over cable shield or outer housing, clamps and a tire valve stem.
Hose on cable and clamped, load hose with favorite lube and install valve stem. Hit with a little air and fluid is forced down cable.careful how much pressure, it dont take much.
Repeat until juice comes out other end.
Lube could be as mentioned above or whatever you choose.

coachgeo · Jul 29, 2016

Tooljunkie said:
I posted a link some time back on a way to lubricate cables.....

Twas such a good subject it got put into the ULTIMATE STICKY at the top of this forum some time back. Now you can find it anytime you need.

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