[Leonardgetz]

I'm new here so please forgive my technical ignorance.

A relative gave me his old 149 with a mower, tiller, cycle cutter, snow blower and single forrow plow. All implements need work, but that's late. This relative he just got tired of repairing it. I think he will regret that someday. I have had it running using the lawnmower for several years. There are problems that I am fixing one at a time. I'm not a mechanic, so I have to do my homework before starting any repairs.

My current issue is the front PTO is engaged at all times. I start the tractor and the mower is instantly running. I wasn't so concerned if I was the only one around the tractor. All of a sudden I have 3 grand kids that like to be around grandpa when he's running any machine. It's a safety thing.

I don't know if its a clutch bearing or what it could be. I also have read, but don't know, if I have a with or without brake type clutch. I've attached a .jpg image.

My machine is a 149 serial number 2050047u467251. I'm told the serial number is the second number, built April 1973.