Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod-Open Station

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


A-PTO Engagement Lever

LV722

Open Station

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2. Remove rear clip pin (A), front clip pin (C) and PTO engagement rod (B).


A-Rear Clip Pin
B-PTO Engagement Rod
C-Front Clip Pin

LV5013

Left-Hand Side-Below Step Plate

LV5012

Left-Hand Side-Behind Wheel

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3. Loosen jam nut (B) at rear of front clevis (C).

4. Adjust initial rod length to 783 mm (30.8 in.) (A).


A-Initial PTO Engagement Rod Length-378 mm (30.8 in.)
B-Jam Nut
C-Front Clevis

LV900AE
LV5014

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5. Install PTO engagement rod (B) and rear clip pin (A) to PTO engagement lever.

6. Adjust length of rod so the front clip pin can be inserted with the PTO engagement rod pulled forward and the engagement arm pulled rearward to eliminate freeplay. Lengthen rod by 1/2 turn of the front clevis to provide a slight amount of lever freeplay.


A-Rear Clip Pin
B-PTO Engagement Rod

LV5013

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7. Install engagement rod (B) and clip pin (C) to engagement arm.

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

9. Tighten jam nuts at each end of rod.


B-PTO Engagement Rod
C-Front Clip Pin

LV5012

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