my button's missing

[tom coffey]

I knew the PTO belt was missing from my "new" CC 100 but it appears the button is missing from the PTO clutch too. I haven't removed the grill yet for a better look. What's the chance that I can replace the button, (and belt) and get it mowing? Does the button missing mean there must be other problems with the clutch? Can I buy a replacement button?

 

[mfrade]

Nah, the button may have simply broken off. A lot of guys like the brass / bronze replacements. Disconnect the linkage and see if the lever is beat up tho.. you may need to replace that as well.

 

[RayF]

Which "button" are you referring to? The button that is part of the PTO, or the botton on the lever that releases the clutch?
For the latter... I just buy a 5/16" x 1" bronze bolt, and use a grinder to round the head off and smooth it down. VERY cheap (about $3 ea)

 

[digger]

I knew the PTO belt was missing from my "new" CC 100 but it appears the button is missing from the PTO clutch too. I haven't removed the grill yet for a better look. What's the chance that I can replace the button, (and belt) and get it mowing? Does the button missing mean there must be other problems with the clutch? Can I buy a replacement button?

https://www.ccspecialties.org/mptos.html