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Two PTO issues on GT-1848

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davem1111    2,030

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I'm trying to figure out how to fix two problems: 

 

1. Drive belt from PTO to deck keeps flipping over between the PTO and the mule.  Everything looks okay, belt runs right between mule and deck. It cuts just fine, but I'm concerned that running the belt on its back through the PTO will shorten its life a lot.

 

2. PTO handle kicks off at random times while engaged. Not doing anything unusual, just cruising along mowing, and boom, it flips back.  Missing spring maybe?

 

Any ideas?

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8ntruck    7,003

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The drive belt on my 14-8 running a 42" RD deck did exactly that today.  This is the start of the 3rd season in it.  Itook the twist out and added more belt tension at the mule drive.

 

Not the first time this belt has done this.  I'm beginning to think it may be a belt problem.  I brought it at the local hardware store, so it may not be the best quality belt.  If I replace it, I'll buy the replacement from NAPA.

 

The PTO kicking off at random sounds like an adjustment issue.  Maybe run the adjustment trunion towards the front of the tractor 2 or 3 turns.  If that does not work, try 2 or 3 turns the other way. 

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Pullstart    62,864

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I have no experience with this on a GT, but I managed to run binder twine around the pulley system enough times on an ‘81 VW Rabbit that it worked not only to get me home, but around town for a week or so until it was ‘et by the timing belt!  :eusa-doh:

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@davem1111  agree with @8ntruck, on the experience , of a pto belt / mule drive tune up , that pto lever  trunnion should be lubricated and washered up to firm up its function , there is a " sweet spot  "  in that back and forth adjustment that will hold its spot. I  also , added  3/8 to 7/16 " washers to the lever start point , next to battery tray frame start point , makes a very solid / smooth function. also lubricate the mule drive / mount adjustment dial adjustment areas , should be a smooth function . on the other hand if your belt has a incorrect running " set " in it , it could be prone to flip on its own , a new belt corrects that .  BTW, eliminated that trunnion years ago , went over to  3/8 x24  heim joint with stud , on my 3 horses , no problems or failures . just some ideas , pete    

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peter lena    8,625

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@davem1111   first  photo , look at lubricated stack of pto lever rod washers , to firm up sloppy lever action , heim joint in place of  trunnion joint , rethread end of rod with a 3/8 x 24 die nut , heim joint screws right on , notice battery tender plug in hanging on choke cable ?  how about that battery cable , going to the corner of engine to frame ?  for added  rectifier grounding and on to headlights grounding , that cable bolts to battery cable bolt point on frame next to battery , that is also the pto lever start area . all of this is hiding in plane site . also note corner of flange bearing 1,st photo going to steering column . you can make things better , pete

 

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