PTO stopped working on my 422

[BobRip]

Kevin,

I am assuming that the level of the fluid in the tank is correct.
If you want to know if you have any fluid going to the PTO,
take off the quick disconnects from the line going to the PTO. Make sure that it the supply line/pressure line. Place the line in a clean bucket, or put the line in the filler opening of the tank, and turn the PTO switch on. If you have little fluid coming out of the line, there could be trash or crud under the seat of the solenoid. Take out the solenoid and clean it. You can test the removed solenoid by using two test leads from the battery. If still no fluid after reinstallation , I would take off the line going to the solenoid manifold and run the output to tank. If you still have no fluid, then the PTO pump has a problem.

What J_J said. Be care on tightening the solenoid back. You can over torque it. Check with Terry at PT to get the spec.

 

[Marks481]

I guess I should email Power Trac in the morning and see what they can do. Anyone have the best email address to use?

Call them. Their track record for responding to emails is frequently quite poor... seems that sometimes they go for weeks without checking...

Don't worry too much about the "legal record" of contact... the PT guys will ship you the parts without any hassle at all.

 

[toolz_not_toyz]

I had the same problem...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/77907-finish-mower-disappointments-2.html#post895593

Just call Terry. It's a simple fix.

 

[KMA]

I spoke with Terry earlier today. He suggested I remove the cartridge inside the solenoid and check the holes for debris. He said even if I didn't find anything it may clear things out and start it working. Once I had it removed and checked, I verified it was moving when engaging the PTO. I put it all back together and things work fine. I even did some quick brush hogging.

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[cqaigy2]

Once I had it removed and checked, I verified it was moving when engaging the PTO. I put it all back together and things work fine. I even did some quick brush hogging.

Thanks for everyone's help!

Oh ya baby, i think everybody can appreciate your getting your PT going again!!