XLT 13 #1 Posted September 3, 2019 What function does the PTO clutch cone serve? Is it only for forward mounted attachments? The mower deck is actuated by a similar mechanism as the drive gears, right? The mower deck came with the tractor, but the no clutch assembly on that side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,881 #2 Posted September 3, 2019 What model tractor are we talking about here??? The PTO cone on most drives deck, snow blowers, and even tillers 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,769 #3 Posted September 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, XLT said: Is it only for forward mounted attachments? The PTO cone should be used for the mower deck as well. Depending on what model you have, you may require the front mount mule drive to run the mower deck. For example on a 1277 there are some mid mount pulleys to twist the belt before it goes to the deck. On later models like a 312-8 there is a mule drive that mounts in front to twist the belt before it goes to the deck. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #4 Posted September 3, 2019 Sorry, it's a 701... does not have the original motor, and the shaft is only 3/4"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #5 Posted September 3, 2019 the mower deck looks like this one... thought it was toast, but I lubed it up and doesn't seem to be frozen... just needs to be cleaned up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,881 #6 Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) This isn't a 701 but the deck drive system is similar. WH used a 3 sheeve pulley but it ran on a 1" crankshaft. There was on ebay an adapter you could buy to upsize the 3/4" shaft to one inch. Edit: Adapter https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-4-to-1-inch-w-Step-Key-Gas-Engine-Crank-Shaft-Sleeve-Adapter-Predator-1/163435999396?hash=item260d8b70a4:g:9DEAAOSw8HddYOip Edited September 3, 2019 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #7 Posted September 3, 2019 So that's not a pto, precisely, though, correct? No clutchplate material... just the idler pulley clutch? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #8 Posted September 3, 2019 Also, the deck pulley is just a single... looks like you have two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #9 Posted September 3, 2019 Sorry for the overly simplistic questions... but what does the lever pinned to the clutch pedal do? Is it supposed to rotate? Looks like it has a spot for a cotter pin or spring, but mine is frozen up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,881 #10 Posted September 3, 2019 First pic drive disengaged. The lever is sitting against a roll pin that goes through the shaft. Second Pic engaged lever is past the roll pin spring is keeping the belt tight. This is a newer machine and later decks had two drive belts but engage disengaged worked the same as you rs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
