Repair questions for a 2007 Montana 5740C

SteveMo · May 13, 2025

Hi, all:

Over the winter, the tractor has had a bit of a workout. I need some repairs, but unsure how to go about them.

1) The glow plugs indicator no longer lights when I turn the key to the pre-ignition setting. Is there a thermostat for these so that the glow plugs don't work when the ambient air is warm? I checked the two fuse boxes that I could find and neither one indicated that they were for the glow plugs. I would like to try to fix this myself if anyone can suggest anything that I could try?

2) I can't remove one half of the PTO shaft from the snow blower that was attached to the tractor. There is a quick release coupler there but I have tried everything to get it off. It's clean and I tried some WD40 on it. Perhaps the collar isn't able to be pushed in far enough? I don't want to damage it from being forceful. Anyone with a suggestion would be helpful.

Sorry for the Newbie questions. The only manual that I ever found is in Chinese.

Thank you!

dodge man · May 13, 2025

I’ve had to pry a little bit to get a pto shaft off sometimes but most of the time they slide off.

Montana went out of business a few years ago but I think they were made by LS if that’s any help.

RustyA · May 13, 2025

Glow plug system is controlled by a relay located on the firewall on the rh side of engine. Try using penetrating oil rather than WD 40 on the PTO shaft collar. Don't be afraid of giving it a good soaking and leave overnight. LS dealer can help with part number for glow plug controller relay.