[Ford-ferguson] PTO Question

[Mike Sloane]

I am not familiar with the F40, but if it has a typical two stage clutch 
(where the PTO engages prior to the transmission) like on the Ford 
660/860, then you are correct that the pedal should go all the way down 
to disengage the PTO.

Something is keeping the pedal from moving all the way - probably dirt 
or rust on some of the pieces that are supposed to slide freely...

I think you will need to find a parts diagram or service manual to 
really understand the operation.

Mike

On 8/4/2011 8:03 AM, Phillip Dilley wrote:
> I recently bought an F40 and am trying to use it to run a finishing
> mower.  I'm having trouble with the PTO.  It will only go into the Grd
> position which makes me fly around rather quickly but not do such a
> good job mowing.  When I try to put the PTO into the Eng position it
> only grinds.  I can't even get it into that position stopped.
>
> The only other thing that seems odd to me is my faint memory of the
> TO20 that we had when I was a kid is that the F40's clutch petal
> doesn't want to go all the way down to the step plate, it stops about
> half way.  I seem to remember that our TO20 went all the way down to
> the step plate.  My memory may just be wrong on that, it's been a long
> time.
>
> Does anyone have an idea as to how this is suppose to work and what
> the problem might be and how to fix it most of all?
>
> Thanks
>
> Phil
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