farmi winch

[talldog]

I have an older Farmi winch. I believe it's a 306. All of a sudden it won't disengage unless I turn the PTO off. Can't pull out any cable un less I hook it to an imovable object. When I drive the tractor ahead, the pto turns backward as the cable pulls out. Could this be the clutch? I'm open for suggestions

[moodnacreek]

The clutch or some debris in the clutch i want to say because there is nothing else in there.

[beenthere]

Yup, time to dive into it to locate the problem. Post up some pics so others can learn about it as well. 

[EricR]

I'm not familiar with that model, but on the newer ones you can adjust the clutch. It would seem that with age you would have to tighten it rather then loosen but maybe.  If it sat for a while I guess it's possible it could stick.

[Hilltop366]

If it is the kind with three rollers or rods in-between two round surfaces to apply the clutch (it looks like it is in this parts list link) when the clutch is not adjusted enough there can be too much space in between two round parts (#37 & 31) and the rods/rollers (#33) can jam in the engaged position or drop out of place and keep the clutch engaged. Another possible cause can be the friction disc (#7) can move or brake and jam the sprocket and drum together.