JD 2305 w/ 47" JD Snowblower - PTO hitting Tie Rod Shaft

[kyrholland]

Hi, My JD setup is making a racket... some due to loose sprocket/chain - replaced the sprocket and chain/tightened... Some of the noise might still be that I was not paying attention to aligning yokes.... got that from another thread.... but I've also found the PTO shaft is rubbing on the tie rod. I assume the CV kit I learned about on the treads might be a solution.

Have others had this interference and a solution, other than paying for a new CV conversion from the PTO shaft to the snow blower drive that I'd like to avoid if the yoke alignment takes are of most of the noise.

Thanks for thoughts.

Ky

 

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U-Joint??

 

[kyrholland]

Hi - the shaft of the pto is rubbing on the tie rod.

 

[leonz]

Have you checked the tire pressures on your mule?

If the skids are fully retracted and the tire pressure is low that may cause binding issues.