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    MF 5600 540E PTO query.

    It is the bush wearing rapidly and prematurely that causes the damage to the other components, due to the bush wear allowing the input shaft and 540E gears to seperate from mesh enough to break their teeth off under load. The 540E gear is actually mounted on the hub of the 1000 gear, which is...
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    MF 5600 540E PTO query.

    Goldtop. I know it's a big ask, but over the next month or so could you please ask around as you go about your business to see if there are others that have had 540E issues with these tractors. In Australia, we have been refused warranty by AGCO Australia on the grounds that the operator's...
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    MF 5600 540E PTO query.

    Thanks for your reply "Goldtop". This is the issue I was expecting to hear. Do you remember if there was any mention of a worn bush in the 540E gear?
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    MF 5600 540E PTO query.

    Anyone that has had, or heard of, any issues regarding the use of 540E PTO speed, could you please briefly describe the issue. NOTE: MF 5608, MF 5609, MF 5610, MF 5611, MF 5612 tractors only.
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