What pto shaft came with JD655 tiller

[p0peye]

I just started using my new JD655 tiller with my Jd2520 and it works great. I did have a rock get stuck twice and both times it shut off the tractor. The pto shaft came with a slip clutch so I was surprised it did not slip but just shut down the tractor. After checking other posts about the slip clutches and reading how to adjust them I tried to adjust mine but it will not adjust at all. I checked on the website for the Eurocardan slip clutch that I have and it says it is preset and cannot be adjusted unless you change the springs (don't know where to get different springs). I am very concerned about this and how it might hurt the pto on the tractor as well as the tiller itself. Does anyone else have this type pto shaft w/this slip clutch and does it seem to work? At what point should it slip? What is the point of having a slip clutch if it doesn't slip? I would think JD would match up the tiller and tractor based on torque required. The dealer said it will be fine to use am I being overly concerned?:confused2:

 

[beenthere]

Do you have a link to that site that shows the slipclutch that you have? I see Eurocardan slip clutch's that have several bolts with springs showing, and the nuts on the bolts can be loosened or tightened. So am interested in what your slipclutch looks like.
And is your Deere dealer saying that this is fine for your JD 655 tiller and JD 2520 tractor?

 

[p0peye]

Eurocardan website shows 2 types one like you said shows the bolts and springs which looks like they can be adjusted the other just that I have shows the housing with 8 bolts plates and springs are inside housing. Dealer was not very convincing after I questioned if this was matched up to the tractor and tiller or not.

 

[beenthere]

Would you please link that site? Or where you see the clutch that you have.
Thanks (I don't see what you are seeing, apparently)

 

[Gator6x4]

My knowledge on Eurocardan PTO Shafts is limited to what I have read. They seem pricey. You may consider calling Ted at Everything Attachments. He sells these pricey items. Telephone numbers, 1-866-581-5818 or 1-828-464-1200. His web site for the PTO shafts: Tractor PTO Shafts | The best quality shafts at the best price available and as always free shipping.

 

[p0peye]

I go to the Eurocardan website products then safty devices download and scroll down to the 2nd picture of the slip clutch this is the one I have. I have pictures on picasa but do not know how to post the here. Eurocardan.it/documents/900763015508_dispositividisicurezza.pdf

 

[p0peye]

Here is a picture of the one I have.

 

[beenthere]

Thanks, but doesn't look like a Deere supplied product. Is it through your Deere dealer?

He says it is ok, but wonder if he will fix the 2520 if the clutch doesn't protect the tranny? I'd be nervous, if me.

 

[HayDR]

My knowledge on Eurocardan PTO Shafts is limited to what I have read. They seem pricey. You may consider calling Ted at Everything Attachments. He sells these pricey items. Telephone numbers, 1-866-581-5818 or 1-828-464-1200. His web site for the PTO shafts: Tractor PTO Shafts | The best quality shafts at the best price available and as always free shipping.

I have to laugh because the tedder shaft listed for $305 is listed on 4 other webstes for $100 less and the discription is wrong on Ted's website. Tedders have ratchet clutches not over-run clutches. Ted needs to read this post. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/139973-slip-vs-overload-ratchet-clutches.html