JD 5300 Clutch Replacement Help Needed

Ohiohills

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I've got a 1993 JD 5300 4wd with a basic manual transmission and about 2,400 hours on the meter. It is used almost exclusively on a 6' brush hog that gets used to sometimes cut some pretty stout brush. I noticed today that the clutch seems to be slipping as sometimes it would hardly move itself. I haven't been aware that this problem was developing ... it just seemed to come on all of a sudden today. So, I need some help and advice. First, is there a written service procedure somewhere on how to perform a clutch replacement on a 5300? Is it a difficult job (I assume I have to split the tractor ... a task I have never done)? Is it a job that an average shade tree DYI mechanic with minimal clutch experience can do? Any special tooling required? Any general words of advice??
 
Brush Hogs are notorious for throwing sticks and stems into placed they shouldn't be. Have you double checked to see that something hasn't been thrown into the clutch linkage keeping it from fully engaging?
 
It's a double clutch! You can buy a rebuilt one that is already to install! You will need the special tools to adjust the pressure plate fingers. You can not do it from out side! Ask you local Deere dealer if you can rent them! As for the rest I used a engine hoist to hold the engine and a jack under the transmission. Block your front end bolster with some wood. That helps it from tipping
 
I bought a used 1995 5400 a couple of years ago, with about the same hours as yours. Loaded 100 spreader loads of manure that Spring with no problems. One day, the clutch started to slip really bad, just like that, no warning or easing into it, just done for.

Due to time constraints at my real job (the one that pays for my Farming Fetish), I had the local Deere dealer replace mine. Spent about $2300, IIRC. They offered a JD reman for less, then found it unavailable, so we went with new.

The first new clutch had something wrong with it, and they eventually had to remove it and replace it. Poor tech ended up splitting the tractor four separate times, and made one additional farm call to re-adjust the PTO clutch linkage. He got lots of lessons learned for the future and I think I got my money's worth, it has worked flawlessly ever since.
 
As suggested first check the clutch free play. Operators manual should have this. Then go to selectmanuals.com and get the tech manual $29.95. I would go with a new clutch pack and not mess with just trying to replace the clutch. If you have the tools, a little help and a cement floor to work on you should be able to do this, but I have only read the manual and not actually done this.

If you do decide to do this yourself, please consider letting us know how it goes.
 
I have a PDF of the Deere technical manual for the 5300 you're welcome to, if wanted
Shoot me your email

Joe
 
(quoted from post at 07:55:53 07/11/16) I have a PDF of the Deere technical manual for the 5300 you're welcome to, if wanted
Shoot me your email

Joe
Joe, I know you offered this some time ago, but if you can spare another copy it would be greatly appreciated.

Dale Mitchell
[email protected]

Thanks
 
(quoted from post at 03:55:53 07/11/16) I have a PDF of the Deere technical manual for the 5300 you're welcome to, if wanted
Shoot me your email

Joe

Good afternoon Joe,
I've got a 5300 I'm just starting the clutch job on. I read the forum. Can you please send me a copy ot the tech manual?
[email protected]

Thank you, john
 

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