TO20 not ging in Gear!!

pvh2623

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I broke the PTO shaft outside the tractor hub and it continued to run just fine until I replaced the PTO Shaft in my TO20 about 2 months ago, which seemed pretty simple. I know at the time, after the installment I was able to place the PTO in gear with ease when the was tractor running, but since that time I had no reason to move the tractor. I can't believe I didn't check to make sure that I could put the tractor in forward or reverse, again I'm certain that I did. Well, today after agreeing to sale the tractor, I could not get the tractor to go into gear while running. Occasionally, it would slip into reverse. When the tractor is off, I can place the PTO in gear as well as put the tractor in forward or reverse. Also, now when the PTO is running and I push in the clutch, the PTO does not stop running. What could have I done wrong? Should the tractor have been in or out of gear when changing the PTO or does in matter?
 
So, you're saying the clutch does not disengage?

If so, sounds like it's just rusted to the flywheel or pressure plate.

There are several methods to get one broke loose.

If there is an inspection cover, you can block the clutch pedal down and reach through the gaps in the pressure plate with a knife blade or scraper and pop it loose. Sometimes you can do the same through the starter mount hole.

Or, you can try push starting it in high gear, then driving it with the clutch held down. Try to "shock" the drive train, goose the throttle, stomp the brakes, whatever to get as much load on the clutch as possible, just BE CAREFUL!
 
I agree.. sounds like clutch is stuck.

block it a few days. sometimes they just pop loose on their own.

past that you can slip in reverse, block clutch, and use jumper wires while setting in seat to just keep bumping engine over. shock loads usually pop em loose..
 
(quoted from post at 13:15:56 05/13/14) I agree.. sounds like clutch is stuck.

block it a few days. sometimes they just pop loose on their own.

past that you can slip in reverse, block clutch, and use jumper wires while setting in seat to just keep bumping engine over. shock loads usually pop em loose..
Thanks guys for the help. For whatever reason, I never considered the clutch being the problem, although I do recall the clutch being easier to compress. Before I start popping and shocking the clutch I'll just try and adjust it. DO you know how to adjust the clutch on a TO20, LOL!!!?
 
while adjusting freeplay is a good idea.. it is liekly NOT what caused it to stick!

don't own a fergy.. it's likely linkage like most are though.

manipulate the clutch pdeal and see what moves. if you see a threaded rod with a clevis end and a smaller lever or shaft that is moved.. that's it..
 
I think it would be the same as a TO35.

There is a pinch bolt on the pedal arm where it
attaches to the clutch release shaft. Loosen the
bolt and turn the shaft clockwise until the
release bearing is against the pressure plate
arms. Tighten the pinch bolt so there is 3/4 inch
freeplay between the pedal arm and the stop.

That's for a TO35, just assuming it's the same as
a 20!
 
(quoted from post at 19:15:18 05/13/14) I think it would be the same as a TO35.

There is a pinch bolt on the pedal arm where it
attaches to the clutch release shaft. Loosen the
bolt and turn the shaft clockwise until the
release bearing is against the pressure plate
arms. Tighten the pinch bolt so there is 3/4 inch
freeplay between the pedal arm and the stop.

That's for a TO35, just assuming it's the same as
a 20!

Thanks for all of the good ideas. Hoping I can get to it one night this week.
 

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