2160 pto slow to engage

[RAM56]

2160 pto is often slow to engage.It will buzz and hum for up to 30 sec or more, then kick in. As seen in the pics there is a burr and some metal filings.
Can it be adjusted/repaired or is it time to replace? After-market replacements look to be about $160 or so.

Thanks

 

[johndeerman]

should be three nuts with springs behind them . you can adjust then . turn them a 1/4 of a turn in an try that . adjust it to your liking . do not go more than a 1/4 at a time . see if that helps you .you do not have to remove anything should be able to get to the nuts . it is a 9/16 socket

 

[RAM56]

That's wht I thought too. Cant see access to adjustment nuts. looks blocked by pully in front and aluminium housing in the rear.No at all like the pic in the shop manual.

 

[mechanic mark]

http://service.mtdproducts.com/Training_Education/772-4232/772-4232.pdf see page 6.1 for procedure, adjusting air gap at PTO clutch.

 

[RAM56]

Thanks. I have the manual at home. the illustration just didn't look anything like mine. I'l look again after work tonight.

 

[RAM56]

Looked it over closely tonight. This is definitely a non-adjustable pto. I now recall close to 20yrs ago it being replaced under warranty.
Now I just need to figure out how to remove the bolt holding it on as the crank rotates when I try.