Is the PTO clutch something your average backyard mechanic can tackle? Can the clutch plates be replaced or do you have to buy a whole new clutch?
Getting at the clutch is not bad at all. You do need to lift off the 3-pt
cyl housing, which weighs 80-90#, and is clumsy. Also, the right rear
wheel needs to come off so you can get the PTO shift shaft out. No
special tools required.
First thing I would do is remove the rear gearbox case cover (PTO cover)
and see what you have in the sump. Like clutch chunks.
As for parts, JD sells the clutch pack (9 friction discs and 8 plates) for
$240, which is high, IMO. I returned my pack after I was able to locate one
more separate friction disc---used but OK. I have one extra if that is
all you need. I found that there was enough play in the clutch engagement
to cause the last disc in the stack to slightly protrude from the clutch
basket, which caused that disc to break. My solution was to eliminate one
friction disc, replacing it with one clutch plate to get the right overall
thickness. My PTO clutch now has only 8 friction discs, but it seems to
work in my dry tests.
Did you look at the photos I posted?
