[KennyRogers]

Hi all,

Today when I went to mow the lawn, the blades quit moving. I pulled it over to the driveway thinking the grass had clogged up or I spent a belt. She was leaking oil pretty bad on the driveway. I made sure there was oil in the engine to prevent engine damage.

I pulled the front end apart and it appears the oil seal on the PTO shaft is leaking. I can't find the part in the parts tree online - anyone know where to locate it?

I tried to reengage the pto and the blades spun, but not as well as they used to. I am thinking I may have gotten oil on the clutch friction plates? I did notice that the plates did look a little worn - I can see ridges in them. Do I need to replace them? I don't think the clutch has been adjusted....ever. My dad didn't take too much time to maintain this machine. However, I want to make it right.

PS how does the PTO clutch work? I figured there would have been some friction material in there similar to a motor cycle or car clutch. I just see two little ridges. Does the driven side move towards the engine when the coil is energized???

Thank you!