PTO selection problem

[powerkraut]

I have a bx2230 and it feels like there is something wrong with the pto selector. When I keep it pinned to the rear only the front pto is active, but vibrations move it slightly forward and the rear pto engages as well. Playing with the stick it feels like there are 2 stong engagement points (rear and both) and two weaker engagements (both and rear). Can anyone help me diagnose?

This is all the way back, front pto only

This is where it creeps to and starts to engage the rear pto as well

This is as far forward as it will go with rear only engaged

I already ensured that there is nothing binding the shift linkage.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Parts diagram on kubotabooks page 76.
Make sure this pin is good and not turning on the shaft.

 

[powerkraut]

That pin is in there solid woth no play

 

[Bee-Positive]

If all the external linkage is good maybe Russel King or Theoldhokie can point you in the right direction.
They know infinitely more than I.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I would say it's very possible that the lever is bent and it's not fully locking into the rear position.

 

[powerkraut]

I would say it's very possible that the lever is bent and it's not fully locking into the rear position.

That was the first thing I checked, the picture may not show it, but in the full rearward position there's still about 1/2" of clearance where it's not touching anything, I'm also pushing on the linkage that the level is connected to so lever flex is not part of the equation.