When good PTO's go bad (or ...how?)
 

I had the 106 out today, went thru the fuel system and got it running for the first time in a while and moving in the first time in a longer while. The creeper still works (yay!) and I fixed the clutch release mechanism which is the reason it was parked in the first place.

What I hadn't done in 2 years, was operate the PTO, which used to work fine.

The belts and deck are free and turn easily, but when I engage the PTO...nada zip, zero.

Are there some simple things to check to free up a PTO, or is it an R&R process? This tractor has been outside, but stored under cover, so it's not been rained on.

Thanks !
John

Did you leave the PTO disengaged while it was sitting? With the engine off, engage the PTO and lightly tap on the pulley with a hammer. It may pop free. Otherwise, tear it down.:beerchug:

It was indeed disengaged.......which appears to be the state it's stuck in.

Try hitting it up with PB blaster, then tap it with a hammer.

I had my 100 parked for several years with the clutch disengaged. The PTO triangular spring took a set and wouldn't work anymore. I replaced the spring, put it back together, and it worked fine. Now I always engage the PTO when I park the tractor, especially over winter.