new 129 owner question about PTO noise
 

Hi guys, I am a "new to me" 129 owner. I am very happy with my cub. My wife hates it..the neighbors come over to stare it when I'm working on it or cutting the grass. This site has been very helpful when researching information about this tractor.

I have a question about the PTO. It has started making a loud vibrating sound intermittently. The noise happens when the pto is engaged and or released.

MY father in law (who owns a 149) thinks there's some springs missing. Is the PTO tough to rebuild? I have downloaded an read the manual. I am thinking it is maybe the bearing? Will I need puller to get this bearing off?

Thanks,

Andy

Here is the new video from Hubman on PTO removal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O4FE1tE_AM

It sounds to me like it is your bearing. I cannot tell from the pictures if your anti rattle springs are in place or not, But that would only make any difference when your PTO was disengaged.

Try taking the belt off and see if the PTO feels loose...