x585 PTO solenoid problem

[PA318Guy]

Just picked up a X728 that was used to spread salt and snowblow at a bank. When I engage the PTO it will spin the PTO but if I put a mower deck or snowblower on it then it doesn't have the power to spin it. I ordered a new solenoid and will try that when it arrives but was wondering if anyone has had an issue where the solenoid only partially works?

 

[Gator6x4]

Just picked up a X728 that was used to spread salt and snowblow at a bank. When I engage the PTO it will spin the PTO but if I put a mower deck or snowblower on it then it doesn't have the power to spin it. I ordered a new solenoid and will try that when it arrives but was wondering if anyone has had an issue where the solenoid only partially works?

If the PTO will spin it sounds like the solenoid is engaging the PTO shaft.

The X728 also has a internal Hydraulic Clutch.

 

[beenthere]

Will the PTO spin under load? Sounds like it will not, but don't know that from what has been said here.

 

[PA318Guy]

Will the PTO spin under load? Sounds like it will not, but don't know that from what has been said here

It won't spin or I should say it doesn't spin either the mower deck or snowblower up to speed, they turn slowly for about 30 seconds then stop completely. I think it may be the clutch pack is worn out as it did have a smell like brakes that have been overheated.

 

[PA318Guy]

 

[PA318Guy]

After pulling the PTO solenoid and checking the valves I replaced the solenoid. I also changed the clutch pack and PTO brake as they were worn pretty bad. The old solenoid would let the pin disappear into the shaft fully and I found out that it shouldn't. It should have some spring resistance for the last 1/4" or so. Still have the machine tore down (replacing a front right wheel oil seal and o-ring that was leaking) so I haven't tested it running yet. Thanks for the info folk!