ferris z2 blades stuck on

[lukewuko]

2017 Ferris srs z2 61" 28hp vanguard blades won't disengage. I've tried a new pto switch and that didn't fix the issue. I'm just looking for any input on what i could try to fix the problem. Thank you!

 

[Auto Doc's]

Can you unplug the PTO wires, and the blades still stay engaged? If so, it likely has a seized-up/ failed PTO bearing.

 

[lukewuko]

Can you unplug the PTO wires, and the blades still stay engaged? If so, it likely has a seized-up/ failed PTO bearing.

Thank you!

 

[Craftsman Garage]

Can you unplug the PTO wires, and the blades still stay engaged? If so, it likely has a seized-up/ failed PTO bearing.

AD, You mean a PTO seized/stuck in the on position.

 

[lukewuko]

You mean a PTO seized/stuck in the on position.

Yes

 

[Auto Doc's]

AD, You mean a PTO seized/stuck in the on position.

Hello G.,

It is not very common, but I have seen this happen especially where high humidity is a factor.

Also, on rare occasion I have also remove an electric PTO clutch and it basically fell apart in my hands.

 

[lukewuko]

2017 Ferris srs z2 61" 28hp vanguard blades won't disengage. I've tried a new pto switch and that didn't fix the issue. I'm just looking for any input on what i could try to fix the problem. Thank you!

So I found out I had a stuck bearing I fixed that now I cant get the blades to engage I checked the fuses what should I look for now?

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hello L.,

If you have a multimeter, Ohm the 2-pins going to the clutch with it disconnected from the chassis harness.

If you don't get a resistance reading, the magnet windings are likely burnt.

Is the air gap adjustable on that clutch design?

 

[lukewuko]

Hello L.,

If you have a multimeter, Ohm the 2-pins going to the clutch with it disconnected from the chassis harness.

If you don't get a resistance reading, the magnet windings are likely burnt.

Is the air gap adjustable on that clutch design?

I dont believe the gaps adjustable I tried the wires going to the clutch and theres nothing there so I guess im going to trace wires or change the control module

 

[Auto Doc's]

Does this model have a 2 wire pto clutch like most do?