Electric PTO Tip

[leeave96]

The electric PTO on my Landlord DLX over time got where it would engage on a cold start, but once worked and hot, if I cut it off, would not cut back on. I thought that perhaps the leaky crank seal I replaced a few weeks ago had left the PTO oil soaked and maybe to slickery to work - didn't know.

Did some mowing today and heard what I think is a noisy spindle bearing and needing to mow, I switched the 50 inch deck for my spare 38 inch deck. This also gave me a chance to rule out the deck causing any potential PTO or belt slippage problems due to a tight spindle or maybe idler bearing seizing.

Mowed a bit with the 38 inch deck and no bearing noise, but the PTO refused to come on after working it hard.

So I did some searching on the internet and found that the PTO can be adjusted. There is a gap where the PTO pulls together and three windows to get to it. I re-gapped mine to .015 inches and now the PTO works like a new unit again.

So my tip is - if your electric PTO ain't working or is intermittent, check the gap.

Thanks!

Bill

[goatfarmer]

Great tip! My Landlord has an electric clutch, that just started acting up. Mowed the front yard, and shut it off for a minute. Went to reengage, and nothing.

Is the adjustment with the 3 nuts holding it together?

[leeave96]

quote:Originally posted by goatfarmer

Is the adjustment with the 3 nuts holding it together?

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id="quote">Yes.

[BLT]

Ken procedure should be in operators book and also I remember Al Eden mentioning that from time to time re burnishing the clutch keeps it in shape.

[Burntime]

OK Bob, what is re burnishing?

[GregB]

I would guess breaking the glazed or shiny surface that can develope?

When you change a disk clutch, you resurface the flywheel. And I know shiny disk brake rotors do not allow pads to seat well at times.

My guess, anyone else?

[Burntime]

Thats my guess to...but you know what happens when you assume...