[oldn_rusty]

I have a Simplicity 9020 that is refusing to give up the Tiller PTO Shaft. It went in readily and worked flawlessly, until I attempted to remove the tiller. Got the machine disconnected, but I cannot get the shaft out of the PTO drive of the tractor.

When I depress the collar, the retaining balls seem free and to make sure, I have lubricated them, squirted lub past the collar, down the splines, tapped around, pried a bit... No luck.

It will rotate readily, but there is no in/out movement at all.

Have any of you encountered similar issues? Suggestions?

Rusty

 

[Red Kiwi]

Sounds to me as though the shaft could be stuck, it went in ok it has to come out. Try a little more force without over doing it or maybe a little heat.

 

[oldn_rusty]

Thanks, Red. I should have thought of that. Will try a little more oomph, with some heat.

Rusty