Remove PTO on 1250/782? Run without it?

[Rbertalotto]

I have no intention of ever using my 782 with a mower deck or other front mounted PTO driven implements.

My PTO clutch every once in a while make a screeching noise.

Can I simply remove it and run the tractor without it?

Appears a few bolts hold it to the engine? How difficult is it to remove on a 40 year old tractor?


Thanks

 

[wh cc guy]

It will run without it. Not hard to remove. Remove belt then three nuts and the pulley part will come off.

 

[Rbertalotto]

Thank You....That's what I thought.

 

[eknapp]

I am curious as to what it will be used for then?

 

[Rbertalotto]

Towing trailers around my property, pulling a York rake in the horse paddock, pushing gravel, sand and snow with plow. I have a much smaller lawn mower to cut the minimal amount of lawn I have.

 

[eknapp]

ah ok I never thought of that