PTO locked up

nedbrod · Apr 19, 2023

B23 Kubota tractor with the pto stuck. It's between the rear pto and the front underbelly pto and I can't move it. I'm afraid to really push it hard as it may snap the handle. Hopefully someone has either experienced this before or has an idea how to get it moving. Thanks in advance.

ruffdog · Apr 19, 2023

If the lever is attached to a shaft that goes into the transaxle case, start spraying it with penetrating lube. Tap the side with a small hammer to get the lube to seep in. Many times the seal in inboard so water can rust the shaft so it can't move.

nedbrod · Apr 19, 2023

ruffdog said:
If the lever is attached to a shaft that goes into the transaxle case, start spraying it with penetrating lube. Tap the side with a small hammer to get the lube to seep in. Many times the seal in inboard so water can rust the shaft so it can't move.

Ruffdog, you nailed it. Took a little time but now works perfectly. Thanks.