Adjusting PTO Clutch Lever Linkage (Mechanical PTO Lever)

CAUTION: Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.

Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely.

Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments, connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment.

1. Move PTO clutch lever (A) to rearward (disengaged) position.

2. Loosen jam nut (C) from rear of clevis (F).

3. Remove clip pin (B).

4. Adjust length of rod (E) so clip pin (B) can be inserted with rod pulled forward and arm (D) pulled rearward to eliminate free play. Lengthen rod (E) by 1/2 turn of clevis (F) to provide a slight amount of lever free play.

5. Reinstall clip pin (B) in clevis (F) and arm (D).

6. Check for equal thread engagement at each end of PTO clutch rod. Jam nut at rear (not shown) can be loosened and rod turned to equalize thread engagement (PTO adjustment is not affected).

7. Tighten jam nuts (C) at each end of rod.

A-PTO Clutch Lever
B-Clip Pin
C-Jam Nut
D-Arm
E-Rod
F-Clevis

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2. Pull rubber floor mat away from left side of floor.

3. Remove access cover.

4. Loosen jam nut (D) at rear of yoke.

5. Remove cap screw and nut (F) disconnecting yoke (E) from PTO clutch arm (C).

6. Move PTO clutch arm rearward to engaged position. Back off PTO clutch arm approximately 1.2 cm (0.5 in.) and hold in position.

7. Install cap screw back into yoke and turn yoke clockwise or counterclockwise until yoke lines up with PTO clutch arm (C).

8. Connect yoke to PTO clutch arm with cap screw and install nut.

9. Tighten jam nut against yoke.

10. Install access cover.

11. Pull rubber floor mat back over access cover.

A-PTO Clutch Lever
C-PTO Clutch Arm
D-Jam Nut
E-Yoke
F-Cap Screw and Nut

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