Phan 64 #1 Posted Monday at 02:50 PM Hi, I want to share the PTO of my 312. The handle and PTO are loose. How can I fix them? They still work well. Pxl 20260508 230235667.Ts.mp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,677 #2 Posted Monday at 03:20 PM The PTO is an "Over Center" mechanism. Free play before engagement is normal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,903 #3 Posted Monday at 03:59 PM @Phan initially it looks like the screw on trundle connection is too far rearward , toward dash , battery , lubricate related threading , and screw it forward towards front of tractor and check for response , have a " helper " work the related lever and check for response / effect , numerous related movement areas . what I did to mine many years ago . simple / easy , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 25,584 #4 Posted Monday at 04:34 PM It looks normal, it’s supposed to have some play before the handle rolls over and gains tension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 46,239 #5 Posted Monday at 08:39 PM I put a small spring from the hairpin clip to the front of the muffler to keep tension on the lever to prevent the rattling and noise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phan 64 #6 Posted 19 hours ago On 6/15/2026 at 11:59 AM, peter lena said: @Phan initially it looks like the screw on trundle connection is too far rearward , toward dash , battery , lubricate related threading , and screw it forward towards front of tractor and check for response , have a " helper " work the related lever and check for response / effect , numerous related movement areas . what I did to mine many years ago . simple / easy , pete Thanks, Peter! Where I can get this piece from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phan 64 #7 Posted 19 hours ago On 6/15/2026 at 4:39 PM, Ed Kennell said: I put a small spring from the hairpin clip to the front of the muffler to keep tension on the lever to prevent the rattling and noise. Yes, Ed! I agree - it's a good idea! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phan 64 #8 Posted 19 hours ago On 6/15/2026 at 12:34 PM, Sparky said: It looks normal, it’s supposed to have some play before the handle rolls over and gains tension. Thanks you for your comment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,903 #9 Posted 4 hours ago @Phan that entire set up is a detailing , GOLD MINE , for small ,COLLECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS , that forward spring tension pull to lower hitch pin clip , on side of frame , eliminates the linkage buzzing . my first photo of lever start , at battery tray , washers to firm up lever start , also lubricated , starts a very solid / smooth forward , push to pto lever cone . this was all a simple , look and see , check out , have it on my 3 horses , years in , no failures , repetitive failures , show you the way , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
