budman2 57 #1 Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Hey budman2 here, man I have a problem with my pto squealing when I engage it everytime! Its a 1991 310-8 model, I have tried everything I know to do, cleaning the clutch plate in lacqure thinner as well as the metal pto cone itself! Also replaced belt with new one! Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. sorry about the multiple entery computer screwed up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited February 22, 2017 by budman2 mistake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,483 #2 Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Did you try increasing the pressure on the disc? Could be the thrust bearing. Edited February 22, 2017 by Ed Kennell 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #3 Posted February 22, 2017 Is there any clutch material left? Mine would start doing that after most of the clutch material wore away. You can get a new clutch disc to fit in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budman2 57 #4 Posted February 22, 2017 there is plenty of clutch disc left, I degreased it and cleaned it up with light emery paper on flat surface and laquer thinner, going to try and tighten the clutch up tomorrow, and see if that works! thanks budman2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,935 #5 Posted February 22, 2017 At least one of my 520's do that as well. Works fine, just a squeal at initial engagement. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,760 #6 Posted February 22, 2017 What attachment are you engaging? If there is a problem with an attachment, that doesn't operate freely, it could be the source of the problem. Of course do the pressure adjustment first. The little brake pad needs to be adjusted for some clearance as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budman2 57 #7 Posted February 23, 2017 Well I did adjust the pto stiffness, and it did not make a difference in the squeal! to the fellow wanting to know what the attachment I am driving, it is only the 42" sd deck, still checking things out until I find the cause of the squealing, thanks for all of the input! budman2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #8 Posted February 23, 2017 Maybe same principle as squealing brakes on a car or truck? I've had it also at times and after finding no problem, I didn't pay any attention to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,474 #9 Posted February 23, 2017 Commonly known as a pinch squeal. If it is happening only when the pressure is first applied to the clutch that is normal. If the squeal returns when the belt is under load the clutch is slipping and must be tightened. One cause can be the retaining ring on the stub shaft in the outer pto bearing. Make sure the retaining ring is installed in the correct direction to stay in the groove or the applied hoop pressure just pushes the shaft into the bearing. The bearing has to go with the stub shaft. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budman2 57 #10 Posted February 23, 2017 That is another thing I will check today! Thanks for the ideas folks! budman2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
