PTO Gear lever will not move

[DWTrisler]

I have a L2501 gear driven. I am troubleshooting a no start issue. Noticed that the PTO lever is impossible to move. it is currently disengaged. Thoughts?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

random thoughts...
Hmm.. disengaged... means it SHOULD be able to start, NOT a 'PTO engaged' problem......
Is the lever mechanically connect to tranny or cable connected ?
Wonder if you hand rotate the PTO shaft if the PTO does disengage, releasing the 'lever'

 

[Fordtech86]

Noticed that the PTO lever is impossible to move. it is currently disengaged. Thoughts?

the gears probably aren’t meshed correctly where it can engage. There’s times when running this happens too.

 

[Roadworthy]

Does the starter crank the engine over? If it does, all your safeties are satisfied. If it does not you probably have an issue with a safety interlock. If that model has an OPC or operator presence control that would do it, too. My L2501 is HST. I have had issues with the seat safety. My PTO lever is on the fender and operates a cable, it's not a direct shift. I do have to depress the clutch to engage it or start the tractor.

 

[Nicksacco]

I found this (it is for HST however - does this shed any light?)

L2501 HST- PTO will not disengage w/lever

Hi all, This is my first post. Today while I was mowing I tried to disengage the PTO with the lever and it did not disengage. Any help would be greatly appreciated. God bless and thanks!

www.orangetractortalks.com

OR THIS

Replacing PTO cable on 2501 hey

Replaced PTO cable because old cable was kinked. Now the PTO will not disengage. Not sure if bolts are situated correctly. The top end of cable is attached to movable rod by pto lever. Is the other end of the cable attached to a similar MOVABLE rod? Nothing moves where the cable connects...

www.orangetractortalks.com

 

[Mak65]

i have an HST L2501. This issue is common though never had the lever stick but the cable in the housing. Get some lubricant with a nozzle “straw”. Put the straw where the cable goes into the shielding. And spray liberally. Go to opposite end and spray up that end too (not easy to access). Let it set then work the lever.

 

[Fordtech86]

Gear models don’t have a cable operated pto…

spin the pto shaft and retry to engage the pto…

 

[tlefire]

If its not turning over, put the transmission in neutral and shift selector in neutral and see if it will turn over or start. This bypasses all the safety switches except the pto.

 

[Fordtech86]

It only needs the range lever (High,low,reverse lever) in neutral and pto disengaged to crank…

 

[Mak65]

Oops! I read OP’s and then someone mentioned HST and I got off track. Sorry.

 

[tlefire]

It only needs the range lever (High,low,reverse lever) in neutral and pto disengaged to crank…

Well by golly it does....all these years I put both in neutral. Learn something new every day.