Kubota BX 1880 mower PTO locking cap.

[MarkWP]

I recently took my mower deck for the first time. Putting it back on I noticed the locking collar is stuck in the up position. I can get it to go down.
What do I need to fix this?

 

[PaulL]

That's pretty weird. Jiggle it / lube it / tap it a bit? It should just spring back, so one of the ball bearings or something has hung up a bit or it's gotten sticky.

 

[Mowbizz]

That’s the opposite of what happens to me (or used to when I had the mower deck) damn thing would not stay in the “open” position making it hard to connect the shaft when installing the deck. I think yours just needs a few taps with a hammer…or it’s gone bad.

 

[xrocketengineer]

Mine remains in the "unlocked" position until the collar is reattached to the spline shaft and it hits home and automatically locks in place.

 

[Bearcatrp]

maybe spray some WD in it. Or, bang it like others said. Mine was hard to keep open to couple it. Sure is a snug place to get to.

 

[lugbolt]

There is only one "A" in kUbota.

 

[85Hokie]

There is only one "A" in kUbota.

I fixed it for him!

I see soooo many ads on Facebook showing great pictures of a Kubota and then type in the info as Kabota........

 

[MarkWP]

Finally got it to lock on. WD40 and more.

 

[Mowbizz]

Finally got it to lock on. WD40 and more.

“More” what?

 

[MarkWP]

I just kept messing with it. WD40 inside and outside of the ring. I noticed the ball bearing inside were sticking. I was able to release those and the cap finally came down and I was able to get it to lock on.

 

[Mowbizz]

I just kept messing with it. WD40 inside and outside of the ring. I noticed the ball bearing inside were sticking. I was able to release those and the cap finally came down and I was able to get it to lock on.

Glad you got it to work!