Rusty Tinsnips 477 #1 Posted June 2, 2021 How tight should the PTO engagement rod be? Mine engages real easy and seems like something is slipping when I mowed last week for the first time with the Raider 14. I could here the engine "unload" and the grass was only kinda half cut. Then it would load back up and start cutting. I have seen videos that had the PTO rod actually bending at full lock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,354 #2 Posted June 2, 2021 Set the rod in the half-way detent on the bracket. Adjust the two lower nuts so that the clutch is just contacting the lining. That should be good. Not a herculean effort to engage, but it should be firm. Slippage will ruin it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,841 #3 Posted June 2, 2021 it will bend the rod a bit pull inward middle notch to adjust it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #4 Posted June 2, 2021 Thank you guys. Mine does need the adjustment. Thanks again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #5 Posted June 2, 2021 I spelled hear wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,841 #6 Posted June 2, 2021 hope it helped i have a raider 10 thats how it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,130 #7 Posted June 3, 2021 IMO, this is the best PTO design Wheel Horse made. Easy to adjust, no moving parts to wear out. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #8 Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 4:46 PM, Stepney said: Set the rod in the half-way detent on the bracket. Adjust the two lower nuts so that the clutch is just contacting the lining. Worked perfect and super easy to do, Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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