Brad, You forgot to tell that the snap ring that holds the PTO shaft in (around the bearing) needs to be removed and the shaft pulled partway out or the shift rail will not be able to move forward the required amount. Rotating the PTO shaft while moving the shift rail usualy allows the shift collar to be moved easier.
Also the 540 RPM shaft is longer and should not go in all the way when the shift rail is in the 1000 RPM position, forcing it will wedge the internal saftey mech. and require complete removal of the PTO asembly to repair.
[b:24mmtllo]Doesn't any one read the %$*&amp;^# operator's manuals yet?? [/b:24mmtllo]They didn't read in the 60's either.