Has anyone attempted this, I've been looking online no success. I want to replace the manual blade engagement with an electric pto clutch. Would appreciate a point in the right direction.
I have not checked your model but AFAIK the shafts are all 3 & 1/2".
However what will be different is the alternator.
The manual PTO engines only have a small alternator just to recharge the starting battery.
Electric PTO models have a bigger alternator so it can power the clutch and still have enough left over to recharge the battery.
I put an electric PTO on a 1966 Rover ( local brand) because I use it with an up front slasher.
I get two tanks ( about a gallon ) worth of mowing then the battery is too flat to start the mower.
A shed full of dead engines and not a single big alternator that will fit. :thumbdown:
Well, I was not planning on pulling the shaft to get a measurement, now I will have to. I was planning on pulling the Alternator and upgrading to a 10/12 amp. I also want to add some LED task lighting. It gets dark quick in Louisiana sometimes and I get home from work late.
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Carscw
I asked this a few years ago and was told it's not worth the time and money.
I did it anyways. Even if your engine has the short shaft it will work.
You will need a new motion drive pulley. And build a bracket to hold the clutch in place. I changed my idler pulleys to 3 inch wide ones. Because the clutch sits up a little higher then the stock pulley.
#7
Carscw
Run the power off of the alternator wire that goes to the battery. No need to go up on amps.
