John Deere PTO Clutch Removal and Replacement Video LA145, 3 MINUTES! 

Thanks for keeping it short but detailed. Its definitely not as hard as I thought it would be!

Hey, I'm a mom of an almost 14-year-old and I am trying to teach my son how to work on our John Deere X500 and I really appreciate this video because we were having a heckuva time trying to get the bolt off the clutch until we watched your video.

Thanks for the video just did a rebuild on my mower. 20 years old still running good

Thanks for the tip on the bolt on the top of the engine. I have a Craftsman DYT 4000, but my clutch doesn't have a D-spacer so I was having trouble torquing it until this video. I recommend everyone use caution as to not loosen the top bolt, but I figured it was torqued much higher than the 50 ft lbs of my clutch.

Nice straight forward video. Thanks. I wish everybody did them this way.

Thanks mower Mike, I’m 62 and still haven’t made it to man status with the impact tools so thanks for the pointer, I was on my way but of course gotta go buy another socket! Appreciate the video great job

One doesn't have to go to the top of the engine for that "in case you don't have an impact wrench" piece of advice. If you look....right behind the head of that bolt you wanna remove is another structure. It looks like a really thick washer with 2 flat sides. You grab on to the flat sides with an adjustable. Doing that will keep the the shaft from turning ...and at the same time you undo the bolt with your socket. That flat sided "washer" is called a "D" something or other. Hope this helps. For me it worked great. My joy quickly dissipated when the clutch didn't slide right off like in this vid. Well it's been on there since I bought the tractor in 2001(gt235) so it's is seized on there. Off to the repair shop it goes...couldnt pry it off. At least down here in TN they will accept the new clutch I purchased from Amazon w/o a hassle.

Great job showing both approaches. Well done!!

Thanks Mike. Exactly what I needed. How to get the bolt off explanation really helped!

Flywheel tip saved me today.. Thanks a million.

I have a JD LX178 and wanted to see what is needed to remove the PTO clutch and your video helped me and I thank you ! Easy to do !! 💢

While I have achieved 'man status' and own an impact wrench (funny comment, btw), the info about coming in from the top was great, Many will appreciate that. Cheers

Nice video, I'm doing my L120 now. I took the hood off and put my floor jack under the muffler guard. Worked just fine..

2 to 2,450 subs in 10 months!! Nice work and thanks for the video.

Thanks for the tip on loosening the crank bolt without an impact.

Thank you and God Bless. This Was as Clear as could be. I have Absolutely Subscribed for more Knowledge

Thanks so much for this how to video. Very helpful 👍

Hey mower Mike thanks for the video. I’ve got a L120 and about to replace the sump gasket. Now I know how to take the couch off before pulling the motor off.

Damn! Boss Hog man. I busted knuckles trying to go underneath w/o an impact. Wow. Thanks

Thanks !! And I appreciate your humor. ☺️

Straight Away, good info.....thanks!

Thank you! I did not have a ratchet gun so the tip to manually get the clutch pulley off was a help. Didn’t have the right socket but was able to hold in place with a screwdriver and a friend.

Great simple video. Thank you

very good .thanks!

That was easy. Appreciate y'all.

Just picked up an X360 that needed a new PTO Clutch. Saw this video and figured, this will be an easy flip. Then I saw the prior owner snapped the bolt. Ug.

I have the 145 pictured. Thanks for the tips.

Good stuff. Thanks!

Nice job thanks

Thanks

Hi Mike thanks for the info it looks like that would work on my gt235 I like the joke about the two subscribers that was funny. :)

Thanks for making the video. I just replaced the ignition switch, PTO switch, solenoid, & starter. Every time I pull that PTO switch I blow my 20 amp fuse. Going to replace the clutch and those wires next I guess!

Thanks for this info, I just replaced my drive belt, but now clutch pedal, and brake linkage locked

Thank you!

Thanks for the video, might be replacing one on my L120. The fuses keep blowing when the PTO is engaged. Look for broken wires, but looks like the clutch is not working correctly causing power surge blowing the fuse. Well that is my guess. Thanks for the video.

Nice job Mike. Great channel for sure. And we are not related !!!😅

Hey MM, great video, I first watched your video of how to replace the transmission belt. Followed along (without an impact wrench) and did not counter turn with bolt on top of motor (probably should have). I held the top spindle of the clutch with a pair of channel locks. Removed the bolt under the clutch. But the big difference with my result is the whole spindle that holds the clutch came out. It has a slotted grove, so it only went back on one way. Put it all back together. (Did not put deck back on yet) went to test it, Pulled the PTO engage switch and nothing. My whole housing it turning. The top part of the clutch where the wire goes in is turning with the portion below that connects with belt. (Only turns so far until it hits the belt guards). I did not have to remove the belt guards because the whole spindle came down, so was able to get transmission belt on and push the assembly back up. Any idea on why mine came apart differently when removing the bottom nut? And what I might have done wrong putting back together? Thanks for your help. I appreciate your sense of humor.

That’s pretty simple. I like your comments on being young and not having an impact. I’m 71 now and I do have one. Actually 4, but when I was young I did everything with very basic hand tools and a 1 1/2 ton bottle jack. If it can be done with gasoline, electrons, compressed air or nuclear power, I’m in. Otherwise not so much.

Nice

Our L130 has the Koehler 23 HP engine. Getting to the crankshaft nut on the top required us to remove the cover around the top of the engine before we could remove the flywheel cover. Once there the PTO clutch bolt would still not break free. We bound the flywheel with a wood block to break the bolt free. Also, the anchor strap provided in the kit did not align with the mounting bolt hole on the frame. We used the original strap. Easier to put this on after the new clutch is installed.

Thank you so much for this video. I changed out the clutch today. The deck engages and runs for a couple minutes while mowing and tries to die. The battery died, and I have to jump it everytime. I shut off the pto while it bogs down, let it idle for a minute and it runs for a little bit. Willits not run off the alternator only or does the battery need to be changed out. Thank you in advance, for any response...

Hello Mike, I have a John Deere LA175 mower tractor and recently when I did the transmission belt replacement, I use my impact gun to loose the PTO clutch, BUT when I trying to put this back, I broke the big washer next to the main bolt ( I'm not sure if this is a regular washer or have another function) . I Don't know if I can replace only this washer or I need brought all the entire PTO, loo like is attache to the bottom part of the PTO. Thank you for your help.

Awesome video! After reassembly, i have a ledt over piece that was in the grass where i was working. Its kinda like a plastic bushing? It was near where i removed the clutch. Any thoughts?

I just recently picked up a white gt2150 that has an electronic pto. The tractor is exhibiting a no crank no start. I believe the key switch is good and I’ve tested the starter solenoid and it is good. I got it running by putting 12v directly to the starter. When the tractor is running the blades are always engaged no matter the position of the switch. I checked the resistance of the switch and it tested good. Wiring to the clutch is good too. Do you think that something is wrong with the clutch on the electrical side causing the tractor to not crank due to a safety feature?

1:20 "Maybe you're younger and don't quite have the man status to have an impact wrench" HAHA, MADE MY DAY!!!!!

Alright Mower Mike, you made this look to easy, so I am going to give it a go on my L120. Where do you jack it up from and place your jack stand(s)?

Gracias por enseñarme cuando no tienes pistola de impacto

If you have a big enough open end wrench you can put it on the flat sides of the bushing that the bolt holding the pto clutch up presses against.

Also check the spring on the tensioner pulley on the deck...mine broke and didn't discover it ...big headache . It keeps partial tension on the belt until the PTO kicks in .

Hey Mike I have an L120 and I wanted to replace my PTO clutch but I’m not able to do what you say here in the video…. I am trying to take the bolt underneath it but I don’t have an impact so I tried to grab the top nut with a crescent wrench to hold it and the bottom with a torque wrench to take it off…. Well unfortunately the nut on top only gets loose and won’t help to loosen the bottom bolt of the pto clutch…. I also just tried a friends impact and won’t work it only spins the entire thing…. Any other ideas??

My L130 PTO clutch brokeoff, spun and ripped out the attach wire and some other wires. Trying to figure out which ones go where. Installed a new PTO clutch based on your video and now trying to figure out the wiring installation that got ripped off the PTO clutch. Could use some help (tried to figure out wiring diagram-no luck) where all the wires of from the PTO switch go. Thanks.

Question should the PTO clutch hair slide on easily or take some force? If it doesn’t slide on easily can I just sand down the crank shaft?

Mike, once I take the deck out from under the tractor and get down under there what do I need to do to see if the clutch is messed up or not working properly? How to check it out? My blades have started up and then stopped shortly after a few times now. And now I cannot get the blades to turn/start at all. Also there are new spindles and pulley's and belt is good. Fuse is good, battery is new, selenoid is new, safety switches have either been eliminated or replaced with new ones.....

Thanks! Buddy. My JD LA130 21 hp. Went two rounds this afternoon and the blades quit. Tried starting engine didn't click or start. Didn't know it had a clutch under there. Dummy me! Thought it could be the yellow pull up switch or the seat sensor bad. How much is the clutch? Shawn.

Took mine off too examine it ( blades turn off once hot) looked ok put it all back in, turned it over an the bold an clutch blew off any idea why? Did I put it on backwards? Ruin my thread?

thats hilarious! "man status"!

I have what looks like the same clutch on my husq TS 248XD. After doing some heavy motor work on it and reassembling the motor to the chassis, I now have a loud clanging coming from where the anti-rotation link meets the pto. I also get sparks from where the pulley spins against the link. What did I do wrong on reassembly?

When I engage my switch I can hear hissing with no blade activity, before that there was some metal on metal noises and my belt is now starting to sheer. I have a z335e, and I assume my clutch is at the rear.

Thanks for the help!!🤙🏽

Can also take spark plug off and slide a piece of rope into the cylinder to stop the crankshaft from rotating

After removing the bolt, what type of puller do I need if the clutch is stuck on?

I took the PTO off to replace my drive belt and went to put PTO back on and I couldn’t get the bolt to thread back up. What did I do wrong?

what do i do when the new pto doesn’t want to screw onto the crank? seems like not enough threads

Thanks. Simple enough. My problem Is that I am chewing belts and this is the last pulley not replaced. Can the pulley be serviced separately?

I removed the bolt, but the PTO clutch doesn't drop out afterwards. Any advice?

Mine won't turn over I replaced switch brake switch pto switch silonoid backup fuse checked all wires but want turn over pto is next any info would be great

What led you to know the clutch was bad? I recently blew my drive belt on my simplicity broadmoor 20/50. I replaced the drive belt, put everything back together, started the mower, and went to engage the switch, and there was nothing. I checked all my wires and everything looks normal, but not sure if the belt shredding didnt mess something up in the clutch? Never had this issue before. Hopeing it's the switch, but wanted to get your thoughts on it. Thanks for the time,

My D140 only starts with starting fluid, once it's running, it runs.. any ideas?

Hi Is the same principle used on a John Deere x520?

Nice video, thanks in advance. Does this work for a L130 as well?

how to adjust park brake linkage on GT245 john deere tractor to keep it from creeping forward and growling when engaging brake?

I subscribed just enough info to help me out, Thanks...

Do you need to set the Air Gap?

Not family but like the video I own a John Deere gt 235 tractor and my mower blades won’t disengage I changed the pot switch but it didn’t help . So now it looks like the clutch must be bad.

You know a lot of people don't know about the clutch brake lever it would have been good if you show them how to take that off first

Gt235. Mover runs well However once I pull pto switch out mover turns off. Blades don't move.

Wow....

My 20 amp fuse keeps blowing out when I attempt to engage the blades.

I learned the hard way how to do that. 😢😢😂😂😂

What would make the pro not work

Umm "Man status" Ladies have tools too my friend : ) and one doesn't need to be a genius to use and turn tools or power tools for that matter. Just for reference you do need to remove the deck to remove the PTO Clutch; It's attached to the mower deck and they semi overlap. Love to see anyone remove it without removing the mower deck. Additionally typically pto clutches are faulty or damaged whether it be in the barring or grinding with in the gears. Someone times men hit things when driving a mower with a beer. The clutch then does not just fall down easily it's then a PULLER is required they can rented at Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts for a refundable deposit upon the return of the Puller or tool. This is also important the bolt cannot be just tightened down it has to be torched to a specified weight on the John Deere. Typically 53-55ft.-lbs. Torch wrenches are available at the same locations.

How much would you charge someone to do this repair?

mine don't have that piece that stops the rachet

Any way do it without an impact

Much easier than an lx176 and a different style pto

Need to torque the bolt to 50 ft lbs.

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ru-vid.comUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

Easy to remove if it isn't rusted on....😉

I have the same tractor la 145. Tractor runs, but the the blades don't move when I engage the button. Power wires broke. I guess the problem suppose to be secured. Did something fall off. Show exactly how to install or rebolt a new or same pro clutch. Videos should be step by step for a beginner who has never done it before. Your video is to quick. U said reverse the order. Show me how.

Liked the video except when you say "maybe you haven't got the 'man status' to have an impact wrench." Some people don't have much money for tools. Sometimes you may be out in the field, or at a buddy's, or working out of town and don't have access to all your tools. I'd say if you can get it done without proper tools, you likely have more "man status" than the guy in a comfortable garage with plenty of tools to make the job easy. Other than that good video.

Mine wasnt so easy

Man status....lol

Tf is PTO