Ariens GT18 Rear PTO

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   Hey Everyone,

I know it's not AC, but it's still orange and it's still Wisconsin .

I have an Ariens GT18 garden tractor.  It's a great machine.  I have a question on the rear PTO, though.

Right now, as long as the engine is running, the PTO is spinning.  There's no switch like there is for the front/mid PTO.

I was wondering (before diving in too deep) if anyone knew if the rear PTO has an electric clutch that I could install a switch for, or if I just have to live with it always spinning.

I'm asking because it would be nice to not have to shut down the tractor to stop the 3pt tiller I have for it from spinning.

Thanks in advance,
Ryan

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webtechlin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Appleton, WI Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote webtechlin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Ariens GT18 Rear PTO Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 12:25pm
	Hey Everyone, I know it's not AC, but it's still orange and it's still Wisconsin . I have an Ariens GT18 garden tractor. It's a great machine. I have a question on the rear PTO, though. Right now, as long as the engine is running, the PTO is spinning. There's no switch like there is for the front/mid PTO. I was wondering (before diving in too deep) if anyone knew if the rear PTO has an electric clutch that I could install a switch for, or if I just have to live with it always spinning. I'm asking because it would be nice to not have to shut down the tractor to stop the 3pt tiller I have for it from spinning. Thanks in advance, Ryan

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Coke-in-MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Afton MN Points: 41553	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coke-in-MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 1:08pm
	New Holland (original tractor) was bought by Ariens - some did use a electric clutch on the rear PTO but the early versions used just the straight through design . On the tiller there is a lift handle that releases tension on the 2 belts that power the tiller - I have 3 S16 NH tractors which use the same PTO you have - also tiller with the belt idler system - works good for me - just the inconvenience of reaching back to drop the rod out of the slot that holds tension on belts . Unsure if you can find a electric clutch unit - been looking for one myself but tractors are scarce to find now . I was looking for a snow blower for mine but so far no luck - also looking for gearbox for mower deck as I have 3 - 54" decks but missing gearboxes from 2
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Charlie175 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Shenandoah, VA Points: 6358	Post Options Post Reply Quote Charlie175 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 3:15pm
	I had a S-16 years ago. Went through 2 decks due to gearbox failure. Nice heavy duty machines for the most part
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webtechlin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Appleton, WI Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote webtechlin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 5:11pm
	The problem is that I am not using an Ariens tiller. So there is no lever to engage.

Coke-in-MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Afton MN Points: 41553	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coke-in-MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 7:21pm
	Yes there is a electric clutch for the machines - now only problem is finding one . Think I went through 4 gear boxes - bought one new deck complete for what one dealer wanted for just gearbox. Last gearbox I bought dealer charged me $400 for and it lasted 5 hours - took it back to him - had verbal disagreement on warranty - went to his supplier to settle it - they looked at the invoice choked on price and told me guy had ripped me off for $200 - as when the box locked up it ripped top of deck also they sold me full new deck for the cost on the invoice + $100. Edited by Coke-in-MN - 06 Jun 2014 at 7:27pm
	Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."