I have a JD 1030. The PTO shaft turns but has no power. Any idea what the problem may be? What type of clutch does it have. Any input is appreciated.

Check all of your spindles to make sure no bearings are seized..also check all idler pulley bearings....good luck

PTO Clutch will not stay engaged.
There is a very fine one page discussion on evaluating electric clutches at this site:

http://www.messicks.com/Articles/FixingElectricClutch.aspx

My JD tech manual, which covers the entire LA 100 series, agrees with the electrical specifications. It states that the Electric PTO Clutch should show the following:

• Resistance 3.7 ohms
• Current Draw 3.25 amps.

It does not give the air gap. It does include a note to check the PTO Clutch Key for damage or if missing. So there is a drive key between the PTO Clutch and the shaft. Additionally, it recommends checking the tightness of the cap screw. That's the screw or bolt that holds the clutch on the shaft.

• Cap Screw torque 55 lb-ft (75 N.m).

Fixing Electric Clutches

Check the safety switch on the seat.

"I have an Electric Clutch and my Blades will not engage when I operate the PTO switch."

• Turn the engine off and remove the key.
• Check for physical damage; anything look bent?
• Is the deck belt intact?
• Spin the pulley on the bottom of the clutch. Does it spin freely?
• There could be mud or grit stuck in the clutch.
• There is a drive key between the clutch and the shaft. Has this key been sheared?
• When you pull the PTO switch does the clutch make a "click"?

When you sit in the seat and turn the key, one click from off to run, you will hear a faint click. That faint click is the fuel shut off valve under the carburetor. It is turning on and off when you cycle the key from off to run. Do not confuse this click with the clutch click.

Leave the Key in the Run position, cycle your PTO Switch on and off. You will hear a click. This click will be twice as loud as the fuel switch click. This louder click is the Clutch engaging. If you do not hear this click, the PTO switch may be bad or the Clutch may be bad. This is assuming your battery is good and fully charged and that your Key Switch is functioning correctly.

PTO Clutch will Not engage or stay engaged.
There is a very fine discussion on evaluating electric clutches at this site:
http://www.messicks.com/Articles/FixingElectricClutch.aspx

My JD tech manual, which covers the entire LA 100 series, agrees with the electrical specifications. It states that the Electric PTO Clutch should show the following:

• Resistance 3.7 ohms
• Current Draw 3.25 amps.
• It does not give the air gap.

It does include a note to check the PTO Clutch Key for damage or if missing. So there is a drive key between the PTO Clutch and the shaft. Additionally, it recommends checking the tightness of the cap screw. That's the screw or bolt that holds the clutch on the shaft.

• Cap Screw torque 55 lb-ft (75 N.m).

Fixing Electric Clutches

PTO Clutch will not stay engaged.
There is a very fine one page discussion on evaluating electric clutches at this site:

http://www.messicks.com/Articles/FixingElectricClutch.aspx

My JD tech manual, which covers the entire LA 100 series, agrees with the electrical specifications. It states that the Electric PTO Clutch should show the following:

• Resistance 3.7 ohms
• Current Draw 3.25 amps.

It does not give the air gap. It does include a note to check the PTO Clutch Key for damage or if missing. So there is a drive key between the PTO Clutch and the shaft. Additionally, it recommends checking the tightness of the cap screw. That's the screw or bolt that holds the clutch on the shaft.

• Cap Screw torque 55 lb-ft (75 N.m).

Fixing Electric Clutches

Blades would not turn after I got stuck in mud. Electric clutch?

• Turn the engine off and remove the key.
• Check for physical damage; anything look bent?
• Spin the pulley on the bottom of the clutch. Does it spin freely?
• There could be mud or grit stuck in the clutch.
• There is a drive key between the clutch and the shaft. Has this key been sheared? It's possible the clutch was burnt out during the mud incidence.

PTO Clutch will not engage or stay engaged.
There is a very fine discussion on evaluating electric clutches at this site:
http://www.messicks.com/Articles/FixingElectricClutch.aspx

My JD tech manual, which covers the entire LA 100 series, agrees with the electrical specifications. It states that the Electric PTO Clutch should show the following:

• Resistance 3.7 ohms
• Current Draw 3.25 amps.
• It does not give the air gap.

It does include a note to check the PTO Clutch Key for damage or if missing. So there is a drive key between the PTO Clutch and the shaft. Additionally, it recommends checking the tightness of the cap screw. That's the screw or bolt that holds the clutch on the shaft.

• Cap Screw torque 55 lb-ft (75 N.m).

Fixing Electric Clutches

Blades would not turn after I got stuck in mud. Electric clutch.

• Turn the engine off and remove the key.
• Check for physical damage; anything look bent?
• Is the deck belt intact?
• Spin the pulley on the bottom of the clutch. Does it spin freely?
• There could be mud or grit stuck in the clutch.
• There is a drive key between the clutch and the shaft. Has this key been sheared?
• When you pull the PTO switch does the clutch make a "click"? It's possible the clutch was burnt out during the mud incidence.

PTO Clutch will not engage or stay engaged.
There is a very fine discussion on evaluating electric clutches at this site:
http://www.messicks.com/Articles/FixingElectricClutch.aspx

My JD tech manual, which covers the entire LA 100 series, agrees with the electrical specifications. It states that the Electric PTO Clutch should show the following:

• Resistance 3.7 ohms
• Current Draw 3.25 amps.
• It does not give the air gap.

It does include a note to check the PTO Clutch Key for damage or if missing. So there is a drive key between the PTO Clutch and the shaft. Additionally, it recommends checking the tightness of the cap screw. That's the screw or bolt that holds the clutch on the shaft.

• Cap Screw torque 55 lb-ft (75 N.m).

Fixing Electric Clutches

Blades would not turn after I got stuck in mud. Electric clutch.

• Turn the engine off and remove the key.
• Check for physical damage; anything look bent?
• Is the deck belt intact?
• Spin the pulley on the bottom of the clutch. Does it spin freely?
• There could be mud or grit stuck in the clutch.
• There is a drive key between the clutch and the shaft. Has this key been sheared?
• When you pull the PTO switch does the clutch make a "click"? It's possible the clutch was burnt out during the mud incidence.

PTO Clutch will not engage or stay engaged.
There is a very fine discussion on evaluating electric clutches at this site:
http://www.messicks.com/Articles/FixingElectricClutch.aspx

My JD tech manual, which covers the entire LA 100 series, agrees with the electrical specifications. It states that the Electric PTO Clutch should show the following:

• Resistance 3.7 ohms
• Current Draw 3.25 amps.
• It does not give the air gap.

It does include a note to check the PTO Clutch Key for damage or if missing. So there is a drive key between the PTO Clutch and the shaft. Additionally, it recommends checking the tightness of the cap screw. That's the screw or bolt that holds the clutch on the shaft.

• Cap Screw torque 55 lb-ft (75 N.m).

Fixing Electric Clutches

Electric clutch may not be getting enough power. Check fuse. It may be getting power that is not sufficent from low battery. Check water level in battery, check power by turning lights on and cranking motor. If lights go very low then battery is suspect. If my JD battery gets very low it has to be charged with external charger as the JD charger cannot bring very low battery up and drive clutch too.

Reading on line, I see your tractor has a PTO clutch. It must be slipping. It either needs adjusted or replaced. A slipping clutch disc will make a bad smell.