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Hi Steve - Might simply be adjustments. And you can do both yourself if you're careful with a wrench. Did this start suddenly? or gradually get worse? Is your PTO controlled by a two-stage clutch, with PTO lever positions "engine" and "ground"? If so, see my reply to Stu's April 7 MF 35 post on Page 3 or 4. Principles are the same; this 165 model has compound linkage on the clutch rather than the pedal only on the 135, but the free play adjustment is on the same shaft into the transmisson. If these adjustments don't work, then something is preventing the PTO disk from releasing. Has it been sitting unused for some months? Might be rust. Attach a heavy load (baler? bush hog?) to the PTO, lever in engine drive position, press the clutch full down, bump the starter. Might jar it loose. If that does't work an operation will be needed. Tractor split, a couple of days labour, repalcement of whatever's adrift inside. If you have a handy mechanic and shop facilities, it will be cheaper than the dealer. You'll need a shop manual, and a few tools you can make for less than $75. AND some reassembly tips from the board here, to slip it together without destroying the clutch assembly! If you've got an independent PTO, I'm lost! Good luck.
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