chev0545 234 #1 Posted August 7, 2013 what would cause a chirp or squeal when pto is first engaged thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,588 #2 Posted August 7, 2013 Mechanical PTO or electric? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #3 Posted August 7, 2013 If the PTO has a break, it some time squeals, but usually while shuttin down. It could also be outside bearing which only revolves with PTO on. Internal needle bearing is "revolved in" by crank race when PTO off. Check to see if your clutch ring is down to rivets or down to face of clutch plate. Last but not least ?belt slippage? If outer edge of belt is too far worn may not be fittin where should. Hope of some help to ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #4 Posted August 7, 2013 Mine is non-electric... regular PTO... if I just 'throw' the handle forward to engage, belt will squeal. If I engage slowly, it won't... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clem 28 #5 Posted August 7, 2013 It's easier on the belt if you throttle back some & engage pto slowly then re-apply throttle after pto engages completely. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #6 Posted August 7, 2013 What are you powering with the PTO, mower deck? What is the condition of the belt? Is it properly tensioned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electro12WH 50 #7 Posted August 7, 2013 pto chirp = food abreviation 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #8 Posted August 8, 2013 Sounds more like the belt is squealing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,624 #9 Posted August 8, 2013 pto chirp = food abreviation Martins Kettle Cooked are No. 1 in Pa. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free Range 0 #10 Posted October 4, 2013 Anyone have a picture of the PTO face to face? I would like to know what it's suppose to look like, is there suppose to be some kind of material in there, like a clutch, or brake pad, or is it metal to metal? Mine looks like it's just metal to metal, I don't see any rivets or wear marks, it looks pretty smooth. I have trouble with it slipping when mowing if I get into any grass that's a little to tall or thick, and I mean just a little, I have to really stay on top of my mowing or it just don't want to cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 941 #11 Posted October 5, 2013 Take the outer portion off and look at the clutch facing. It is a fiber type facing and may be held on to the backing plate with rivets. Some are bonded to the plate. If the clutch facing material is worn out you will get slippage under load. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 664 #12 Posted October 10, 2013 pto chirp = food abreviation Martins Kettle Cooked are No. 1 in Pa. As good as Martins are...I have to argue the point for Middleswarth Barbecue especially in the kettle cooked variety. Or possibly Gibbles plain....something about the Gibbles being cooked in lard....awesome flavor!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #13 Posted October 25, 2013 Sometimes it's just a matter of putting more pressure on the clutch by simply adjusting the trunnion at the end of the clutch rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnerman 758 #14 Posted September 22, 2019 It is not a metal to metal contact. There is a disc of friction material on the non moving engine side of the PTO clutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Paulsen 290 #15 Posted December 6, 2023 On 8/7/2013 at 10:25 AM, Electro12WH said: pto chirp = food abreviation The joke you told ten years ago gave a shipmate a good laugh today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,719 #16 Posted December 6, 2023 @chev0545 can you move the PTO TO MULE drive belt by hand ? that slight chirp / drag is telling you , of rotational drag , personally only slowly easily engage that PTO lever . don't know what condition this deck is in , but deck maintenance , and a hi temp grease is vital for smooth easy operation . there are 10 bearings involved , 6 on deck 2 on mule drive 2 in PTO cone drive , I sealed , 1 a needle bearing . would bet its collective drag , have to look and verify what pulley is hanging up , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
