(quoted from post at 08:13:47 05/06/20) Uhhh...if the engine is not running, then yes, the PTO shaft will not turn regardless of the position of the lever.
Now then, if what you really mean is that you can't turn the shaft by hand, then it's likely very normal with a 540 shaft. Any unusual rust build up on the PTO housing will drag the brake band and would likely
make it very difficult to turn. You should be able to turn it with a pipe wrench. That said, I wouldn't worry about it.
(quoted from post at 15:54:56 05/06/20) Sean,
In a 6600, the PTO brake is hydraulically applied and spring released, meaning a person should be able to turn the shaft with the engine off.
A 540 shaft is tough to turn with a bare hand even under ideal circumstances because of the gear reduction ratio, however it should easily
turn with a short pipe wrench.
A 5000 on the other hand is opposite. The brake is spring applied, and a person should NOT be able to turn the shaft by hand with the engine
off.
(quoted from post at 12:56:32 05/06/20) You either have some serious rust going on inside of there, or some prior mechanical damage, like an exploded clutch pack, if you can't turn
it with a wrench.
yep I plan on doing that Bern as soon as I get parts. In the meantime I'm just checking out other posts of the tractor. I just had the tractor split to do the clutch, throw out bearing and pilot bearing. I was able to turn the pto shaft along with the tranny spline so it was all good there. The 3 point arms did raise up good when I was cranking engine over with starter.(quoted from post at 21:00:06 05/06/20) I think if I were you I'd focus on getting it running first.
(quoted from post at 17:27:13 05/07/20) Before removing the cover, remove cap nut #16 and tube #21. If you fail to do this, it won't end well.
Nut and tube
(quoted from post at 22:28:58 05/07/20) Yep, that's it. I'd be willing to bet that dozens of those tubes have been busted off over the years.
Also, don't forget the 1/2" bolt directly underneath the RH lift arm. More than one center housing has been busted because that one gets
overlooked. It's likely buried under years worth of crud.
(quoted from post at 20:28:58 05/07/20) Yep, that's it. I'd be willing to bet that dozens of those tubes have been busted off over the years.
Also, don't forget the 1/2" bolt directly underneath the RH lift arm. More than one center housing has been busted because that one gets
overlooked. It's likely buried under years worth of crud.
(quoted from post at 19:28:24 05/08/20) Remove all of the perimeter bolts on the cover and lift straight off. Suggest making a bracket with two holes in it and mounting it where the
seat bolts on for a lifting point.
Don't try and lift that cover off by hand unless you want to end up in the hospital.
They look good Bern(quoted from post at 17:40:01 05/09/20)
Ok you talked me into it.. I bet that shaft pulls out the back they that access plate. It does look pretty simple
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