PTO SHAFT

[Cottonhawk]

Any suggestions to make the PTO shaft glide smoothly? I tried to keep them greased but some of my PTO shafts glide fine and some get stuck often. None of my PTO shaft glide as smooth as I would like to see. How about hit the inside shaft surface with sand paper? Pros and cons? Will it cause the shaft surface to rust and stuck worse?

 

[greg_g]

Any suggestions to make the PTO shaft glide smoothly? I tried to keep them greased but some of my PTO shafts glide fine and some get stuck often. None of my PTO shaft glide as smooth as I would like to see. How about hit the inside shaft surface with sand paper? Pros and cons? Will it cause the shaft surface to rust and stuck worse?

If you can run your hand up and down a clean and lightly greased PTO shaft segment and NOT feel any burrs, I wouldn't waste any time with emery paper. The residual grit might even make matters worse.

The ones that are otherwise clean, smooth, lightly greased - and still stick ? Odds are they're bent

//greg//

 

[dixiedrifter]

I have the same problem with the shaft on my cone spreader... I literally have to beat it onto the tractor with a hammer.

I've tried greasing, sanding, even drilling a hole in it to relieve any pressure/vacuum... nothing works.

 

[Rara Avis]

Any suggestions to make the PTO shaft glide smoothly? I tried to keep them greased but some of my PTO shafts glide fine and some get stuck often. None of my PTO shaft glide as smooth as I would like to see. How about hit the inside shaft surface with sand paper? Pros and cons? Will it cause the shaft surface to rust and stuck worse?

PTO Shaft - Every 20 hours
Disconnect PTOshaft from the tractor and slide apart. Clean
and coat the inner tube of the PTO shaft with a light film of
grease and then reassemble.
Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose
Quantity = Light Film

General stuff you already know...but maybe someone else could benefit from...

PTO shafts can be separated or pulled apart. The two parts are
made so that one part fits into the other. The PTO must be able to
telescope in and out to permit machine operation over irregular
terrain. If the parts become separated, they must be
re-assembled in phase to avoid placing extra strain on the
universal joints. Many shafts are designed to prevent this from
happening.

Check the enclosed for a picture of Phasing...

 

[Rara Avis]

I have the same problem with the shaft on my cone spreader... I literally have to beat it onto the tractor with a hammer.

I've tried greasing, sanding, even drilling a hole in it to relieve any pressure/vacuum... nothing works.

Man..that can't be good for your tractor's PTO stub....

If it is a triangular shaft, have you tried taking it apart and rotating it 60 or 120 degrees and sliding it back in?

 

[Cottonhawk]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
I am going to check all my impliments PTOs to make sure that they are greased and operate properly before I put them away for Winter season. Is there any better lubricant than just grease?

 

[greg_g]

Is there any better lubricant than just grease?

Plain old bearing/axle grease is probably the least expensive (and I assume most common) application. But my implements are exposed to the elements year round, so I had PTO shaft issues with grease running in the summer and stiffening in the winter. As such, I've found that white lithium grease (I got the aerosol can version) works much better in local temperature and moisture extremes.

//greg//

 

[texbaylea]

The 3 lobe shafts I have will only go together in one orientation. It appears that the angular relation of the ridges is unequal. Any one else noticed this?

Vernon

 

[greg_g]

The 3 lobe shafts I have will only go together in one orientation. It appears that the angular relation of the ridges is unequal. Any one else noticed this?

Vernon

They're designed that way Vern. No "phasing" issues with this type, but they can still bend. I had one straightened in a 75 ton press, but it still binds the last 4 inches or so.

//greg//

 

[Soundguy]

I've seen them 'lemon' shafts twist too.. that makes sliding them a bit weird..

Soundguy