How to Connect & Remove a PTO Shaft from Tractor

Mechanic connecting the tractor PTO shaft to the implement.

The Power Take-Off driveshafts provide power to your piece of equipment, and this equipment could be a rotary motor or a rotary tiller, or any other implement. Moreover, tractors with PTO driveshafts can pull any type of PTO-driven equipment. When the tractor’s PTO driveshaft engages with the implement’s PTO shaft, the shaft rotates around one …

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How To Test A Tractor Starter Solenoid

Inspecting the tractor starter solenoid components.

Tractors, of course, are somewhat similar to cars when it comes to their starting components. They more often use an electrical starting system. If this electrical starting system fails, the tractor will surely not start.  The tractor starter solenoid features a cylindrical design, and its primary purpose is to complete the connection loop between the …

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What Does PTO Stand For On A Tractor?

Tractor rear pto unit.

PTO stands for Power Take-off in a tractor. This piece of equipment may be a jackhammer or another implement that you attach to the tractor via the PTO. If you’ve ever been to a farm or have engaged in farming before, you would surely get familiar with the PTO of the tractor. But what actually …

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Best Low Profile Oil Drain Pans

So, you need to change your car engine or gear oil, and now you intend to purchase an oil drain pan that can slip under the lowered car, especially the lowered-body sedan or sports cars.  In this article, I have compiled everything you need to know to zero in on the right low-profile oil drain …

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Best Self Adjusting Wire Stripping Tools

Automatic size adjustment wire strippers

The good thing about self-adjusting wire stripper is that it automatically selects the right tension for holding the wire, preventing damage to it while you pull its insulation away. It comes with two-machined jaws wherein you position the wire in-between those machined jaws.  Then, you need to select the exposed wire’s length using its flip-up …

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Best Wheel Cleaner for Brake Dust

Car owner is cleaning up the tire from the brake dust.

Ever noticed a black, gray, or copper dust coating the wheels of your car? Nope, it is not dirt or grime that accumulated over time, but what you would call the brake dust. It is quite normal for your wheels to have brake dust as it is a natural byproduct of a brake operation. Types …

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