PTO question...

[JDGREEN4ME]

I currently have no impliments that require the rear or mid PTO's I have on my tractor. Should they be run from time to time? Make any differance? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[slowrev]

Yep, just to work the seals and clutch if nothing else.
Otherwise you might find them not working oneday when you do decide to use them, or sell the tractor.

 

[yellowsocks93]

Yeah I wpuld think that would be a good idea. Last year our 970 started leaking from the MFWD seal in the front cause we never use the front wheel drive. Finally got it fixed a month ago.

Nick
990 4x4 turf, 272 RFM, 430 loader, 25A flail

 

[frank_f15]

yep1 once or teice a year run them for a few min. keeps everythin lubed and keeps the seals from taking a set. at least this is what i think.

 

[Soundguy]

Probably a good idea to run it now and then. When i bought my NH 1920, I didn't figure I would need the 4wd option as I only mowed.. when the dealer heard me say that he said.. 'put it in 4wd and drive it a few feet forward and reverse every couple months to keep the top of the gears from getting surface rust from moisture.. etc"

Soundguy

 

[chrisjbell]

Yeah, it is the same theory as running the air conditioner in your car at least once a month, even during the winter. Keeps the seals lubricated so they don't fail when they do finally get used. A few minutes is probably all you need...