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clutch freeplay adjustment for TO35

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Armand

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Could someone step me thru the clutch freeplay adjustment procedure . I have read the manual and service manual and know it should be 3/4 of an inch, mine is about 1 & 1/4 inches and shifting is a little difficult. I dont want to screw anything up. I am still fairly new at this. Anything I shouild be aware of?
 
My IT manual sez... (paraphrased)

Loosen the clutch pedal clamp bolt, insert a rod through the hole in the shaft, turn clockwise until the release bearing contacts the clutch fingers. Pull the pedal up to get 3/4" clearance between it and the bottom of the radius rod clamp, tighten the clamp bolt.

IMHO, that measurement is not critical. What you want is the clutch to fully release, but have "some" free play at the top so the release bearing is not riding on the pressure plate. If it will work at 3/4" great, if it still wants to drag, set it a little closer.
 
(quoted from post at 09:47:56 06/30/15) My IT manual sez... (paraphrased)

Loosen the clutch pedal clamp bolt, insert a rod through the hole in the shaft, turn clockwise until the release bearing contacts the clutch fingers. Pull the pedal up to get 3/4" clearance between it and the bottom of the radius rod clamp, tighten the clamp bolt.

IMHO, that measurement is not critical. What you want is the clutch to fully release, but have "some" free play at the top so the release bearing is not riding on the pressure plate. If it will work at 3/4" great, if it still wants to drag, set it a little closer.
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As I turn the shaft will the pedal drop somewhat and is that where I measure the free play as I raise the pedal. Also will I feel some resistance as I turn the shaft to know if the bearing contacted the fingers. Excuse my ignorance but this is my first tractor and I am still learning the termonology also. Thanks
The manual does say 3/4 inch but I guess thats a perfect world... it is 60 yrs old... a little younger than me
 
"As I turn the shaft will the pedal drop somewhat"

It can, when you loosen the clamp bolt, the pedal will be free to move on the shaft. As you hold just enough pressure on the shaft, (turning it clockwise), to feel contact with the release bearing, then hold the pedal up 3/4" from the upper stop position, tighten the clamp bolt. Be easier with an assistant if available.

"Excuse my ignorance but this is my first tractor and I am still learning the termonology also"

No problem! Easier to ask questions than to undo mistakes! If you don't have a manual, it would be a good investment. You can get them used on Ebay for very little. One popular copy is called "I&T Shop Service".
 
(quoted from post at 11:57:48 06/30/15) "As I turn the shaft will the pedal drop somewhat"

It can, when you loosen the clamp bolt, the pedal will be free to move on the shaft. As you hold just enough pressure on the shaft, (turning it clockwise), to feel contact with the release bearing, then hold the pedal up 3/4" from the upper stop position, tighten the clamp bolt. Be easier with an assistant if available.

"Excuse my ignorance but this is my first tractor and I am still learning the termonology also"

No problem! Easier to ask questions than to undo mistakes! If you don't have a manual, it would be a good investment. You can get them used on Ebay for very little. One popular copy is called "I&T Shop Service".
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I have the owners manual and service manual. I was just checking to make suire there was nothing else involved. AS you say didnt want to have to undo mistakes. Thanks again Steve
 
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