L 4310 PTO Problems

[PBohne]

I have a problem with a L4310 HST PTO. The PTO operates fine until it is put under load (60" flail cutter). Then I get a loud racheting sound. Any ideas?

 

[ipz2222]

My pto has a oneway clutch on it. It allows the bush hog to contine to spin without pushing the tractor. If yours has it, it may be bad.

 

[Bulldog]

Does the flail mower have a slipper clutch that may be out of adjustment?

 

[PBohne]

It is definitely the PTO. I have the same problem with the brush cutter.

 

[eserv]

The l4310 has an overrunning clutch. It has slipped a few too many times and will need to be replaced. This is usually caused by engaging the PTO without using the foot clutch. The tractor will need to be split between the transmission and the rear end to do this repair.
Ed

 

[eserv]

Here is a link to some pictures one of which is the L4310hst pto clutch.
http://work.eserv.operaunite.com/file_sharing/
070 and 060 are the parts that have rounded off to the point where they are not holding anymore.
Ed

 

[PBohne]

Thanks for the information.

 

[PBohne]

Thanks for the information. I bought the l4310 used but it has a thirty day warranty. It is off a the dealer for repair.

 

[Jonny4523]

Here is a link to some pictures one of which is the L4310hst pto clutch.
http://work.eserv.operaunite.com/file_sharing/
070 and 060 are the parts that have rounded off to the point where they are not holding anymore.
Ed

I know this is an old post, but I'm having the exact same issue that's described here. Your link is no longer working. Any chance you could point me to a new parts diagram with what you're referring to?

 

[RCW]

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Illustrated Parts List

- K-PAD - Parts Lists - Illustrated Parts Lists - diagrams

apps.kubotausa.com

Here are parts diagrams.

 

[Jonny4523]

I think I found the exact issue:

 

[N3BP]

Yup! It's very tempting to just engage the PTO without clutching. Especially when you’re off the machine and it's just idling. It's going to be an expensive fix thought if you're not doing the repair work yourself.

 

[Jonny4523]

Yup! It's very tempting to just engage the PTO without clutching. Especially when you’re off the machine and it's just idling. It's going to be an expensive fix thought if you're not doing the repair work yourself.

Tractor is new to me. I’ve always used the clutch when shifting to different speeds or turning on the PTO. This certainly reinforces that decision.

I’m estimating $3500 repair. With three young kids, two jobs, and a night class, I just don’t have the free time to do it myself.