gravely 8000

[geneP]

What would make the belly mower deck not disengage on the 8000?

 

[whistlepig]

I am assuming you are talking about the drive to the deck. If the PTO lever gets too far out of adjustment it will not disengage.

 

[geneP]

Yes, the deck won't stop running. There is one for sale locally with that problem. I have a two-wheel tractor but have never been around a four wheel. Is $650 reasonable for the tractor and belly mower? The pictures look like it is a clean machine

 

[whistlepig]

I have never owned a 8000. I have owned a 8163 and presently a 16-G. The riders are built like tanks and just about everything on them has a grease fitting. I did have to have the dealer replace the PTO clutch on my old 8163. That was $300.00. If it is in decent shape it would well worth $650.00. The Gravely tractors are kind of addictive once you have owned one.

 

[al b]

The Gravely tractors are kind of addictive once you have owned one.

You got that right.

 

[gravelymay]

Don't 8000 mean 8122,8123,8162B,8163B and so on

 

[geneP]

I don't know what it is, the seller advertised it as an "8000". I'll call him later on and try to get some answers. The ad says it has a 16 horse Briggs.

 

[RichardTX]

A sticking PTO is common if the tractor was stored with the PTO engaged. Drive it around and cut a little grass with the PTO disengaged. It should break loose in a few minutes.

 

[gravelymay]

I don't know what it is, the seller advertised it as an "8000". I'll call him later on and try to get some answers. The ad says it has a 16 horse Briggs.

If it is Briggs Then it will be a 8162B Manual lift or a 8163B Hyd lift

 

[Giles]

I just finished installing a PTO clutch in my G16. To my knowledge, it has the same setup.
It is a BIG job but can be done with the help of others, a parts diagram, service manual and a little mechanical knowledge.
I would be sure the PTO linkage is adjusted properly.