We have a Kubota LA525 and are major rookies when it comes to tractors. My husband was tilling, and he hit something (don't know what) and the PTO just stopped working. When he engages the PTO, he can't move forward when he lets off the clutch. We found twine wrapped around the wheel shaft and removed it, but other than that, we can't tell what is wrong. I have googled and and can only find when your PTO won't DISENGAGE, but mine won't engage. Thanks!
Kubota L2501DT PTO won't engage
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ken erickson
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For clarity LA525 is the front end loader model. The tractor model will be something similar to L2501, L3301, L3901 etc. Gear drive or HST will also be important. Having the model of the tractor will help others knowledgeable diagnose and offer suggestions.
Have you tried to remove the PTO shaft from the tractor to see if the tiller is still locked up?
Have you tried to remove the PTO shaft from the tractor to see if the tiller is still locked up?
TheOldHokie
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ken erickson
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Including a picture of my son driving my L2501 HST for reference.
You can see the loader has the LA525 designation while the tractor on the hood has L2501. The back fender has the HST designation sticker.
Besides the decals on the tractor your owners manual should be specific to your tractor model. I do not have my tractor close by but I would guess there will be a model and serial number either stamped on the frame or a data plate. Others might chime in as to where this is on tractors that used the LA525 loader.
The model is L2501. It is also a 4WD, not HST.
What do we do of removing the PTO shaft doesn't work?
The model is L2501. It is also a 4WD, not HST.
What do we do of removing the PTO shaft doesn't work?
ken erickson
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B7100 hst, 2650 front mount snowblower, L2501 hst qa loader
As Dan (TheOldHokie) replied in is post, start with disconnecting the tiller which will tell you quickly if it's the tiller that is bound up or a problem with the tractor. Otherwise it is just speculation.
I will also suggest this.
If after removing the tiller and PTO shaft you still have a problem with the tractor you will get much better responses if you share information such as, brand new tractor or used, number of hours, any past history as far as mechanical repairs.
What exactly happens when letting out the clutch, does the tractor not move and tries to stop or stall the engine? Are you doing this with the pto lever engaged or disengaged? Does it make any difference which gear the gear box is in? Forward or reverse.
All that being said, first thing is remove the PTO shaft and isolate the tiller from the problem.
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TheOldHokie
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just do it. Only takes a minute or two to disconnect the PTO shaft at the the back of the tractor. You fo not need to remove the tiler from the 3pt lift.
Dan
We disconnected the tiller and the PTO was able to turn, so it seems like the tiller is seized up. How do I go about diagnosing and fixing what is wrong?
Also, on another note, how to I adjust the 3 point hitch on the right? It has threads that I should be able to move the piece up and down so I can move the arm to make it easier to attach the implement, but I can't get it to budge. I have used WD40 and a hammer. What am I doing wrong?
Also, on another note, how to I adjust the 3 point hitch on the right? It has threads that I should be able to move the piece up and down so I can move the arm to make it easier to attach the implement, but I can't get it to budge. I have used WD40 and a hammer. What am I doing wrong?
Russell King
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On the right lift arm there should be a lock nut of some sort. You must loosen the lock nut before trying to adjust the position. Be sure to move the nut back far enough if you are making the position up (shorter adjustment) or it will get tight again before you are done adjusting.
I was moving the lock nut, but the large black piece was not moving at all.
Also, I found the issue on the tiller, there is a large metal piece stuck at the top, so it won't turn. Need to figure out how to get it out because it is jammed and won't budge. We have found more things than I can count on this land that the previous owners just dumped.
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There is a grease zerk on the three point lift arm adjustment.
Grease it, use a wrench to help turn the cylinder.
Grease it, use a wrench to help turn the cylinder.
Russell King
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On the adjuster, on end is normal right hand threads and the other end is left hand threads like a turnbuckle. You may have to hold the center section in a vice and then use a bar through the eye to turn on end at a time. I would suggest you spray the threads with some rust penetrating oil like PB Blaster or such and wait over night to try and break it loose. One other thing to know is that it will only get so long, there are pins in the inside through the threads that will stop it from coming apart.
On the tiller, two things to mention.
1) There should be some type of shear pin or slip clutch to protect the tractor and the implement when you are in the situation you are in. You may have to adjust the shear clutch so it would not be locking up but slipping when it hits something OR you may have to replace the shear pin (which is normally a bolt of some type that shears in two.
2) To remove the stuck material, you can try to turn the PTO shaft into the implement backwards to get pressure relieved. Or try to loosen the bolts that hold the tiller tine to the rotating axle and remove the tine. There may be too much pressure trying to shear those bolts for them to be taken out but you can try. Just wear eye protection and gloves when trying to get the material removed since it could fly off.
Have the tiller laying over and strapped to something so it won’t move.
Post a picture of the material and tiller and you might get some better ideas.
On the tiller, two things to mention.
1) There should be some type of shear pin or slip clutch to protect the tractor and the implement when you are in the situation you are in. You may have to adjust the shear clutch so it would not be locking up but slipping when it hits something OR you may have to replace the shear pin (which is normally a bolt of some type that shears in two.
2) To remove the stuck material, you can try to turn the PTO shaft into the implement backwards to get pressure relieved. Or try to loosen the bolts that hold the tiller tine to the rotating axle and remove the tine. There may be too much pressure trying to shear those bolts for them to be taken out but you can try. Just wear eye protection and gloves when trying to get the material removed since it could fly off.
Have the tiller laying over and strapped to something so it won’t move.
Post a picture of the material and tiller and you might get some better ideas.