L2800 Rear PTO noise

[kubota_krazy]

I just got a new L2800 this week and when I have the PTO engaged driving the bush hog and push in the clutch there is a ratcheting sound that comes from the PTO that stops when I disengage the PTO. The dealer said it was normal as it some sort of free spinng that is a safety feature for the tranny.. but It sounds a lil nasty... Just wondering if all the 2800's do this??

 

[ccsial]

Yes, all L2800 and L3400 HST units do this.

It is caused by an over running clutch that ratchets to prevent the implement from driving the transmission.

I minimize this noise by slowly reducing the engine RPM to around 1500, then press the clutch and disengage at the same time.

Kubota has a fix that adds more oil to the transmission that helps dampen the noise. I chose not to do that.

 

[kubota_krazy]

Thanks for the info..