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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa
I just went thru the dangling PTO finger myself. I figure it was just the double lock nuts loosening up to allow the screw to work it's way out.
I just reassembled mine ( setting with the correct gauge ) and it's working fine.
As far as added suggestions, only use a high quality 1/8" allen / hex wrench on the set screws. If you use a cheap one and it rounds off the hex, you're in for a boat load of fun and excitement to get them out.
There will be TWO set screws in each of the three holes. The longer pointed ones go it first and locate the PTO against the bearing while the other one is a lock.
If the PTO seems stuck after you have all the set screws out, use a piece of hardwood in the V belt groove to tap it out. A tap or two , rotate the engine and tap again. Keep rotating the engine to keep it even as you work it out. I put the piece of wood under the carb as that has the most room.
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Jeff, thank you very much for that. I just want to get this thing going & mow a little grass with it.