pto problem

[rowan lee]

Any ford 3610 users on here (though I'm sure this is similar to any earlier 3000 series). Got a 84 version recently. Was told no issues, but the pto grinds like a mother when engaging under load.

Have to kill engine, engage lever, and restart engine again for ease of use, not ideal. The lever appears to have been modified for extra leverage in the past.

I assume this is a 2-stage clutch system for engaging, and not an independant system? 

I do fully compress the clutch pedal until it hits the floor plate, though I have to admit the arc of travel on this particular clutch pedal seems reduced. The bite is extremely low down as well. Changing gears is smooth mind, so no issues there.

Its no big deal as tractor only runs a pto log splitter, but I wouldn't mind sorting it out all the same. Any other things to check, or does it need splitting in half?

Cheers Rowan.

 

[Will C]

Find a workshop book, sounds like the clutch needs adjusting.

some 2 stage clutches adjust the pto through a inspection plate hole in the bell housing some on the pedal/linkage

 

[rowan lee]

Ok. Thanks for the info.