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John Schmincke 09-20-2012 19:01:54 70.106.152.32 Report to Moderator	Guys, My 8N has been resting for about a year now. Trying to get her ready to push some snow if needed but discovered I can"t get her into a gear due to a bunch of grinding. Any suggestions? Everything was fine and normal when I parked it a year ago. Engine is smooth, starts right up, lift works great. Soundguy...sorry to hear about your trailer...what you think about my problem? PS, I have a 44 mag if you need it. [Reply]   [No Email]
old 09-20-2012 19:13:52 209.86.226.19 Report to Moderator	Re: Weak clutch? in reply to John Schmincke, 09-20-2012 19:01:54   Weak clutch heck NO, but you do have the common stuck clutch and the archives are full of ways to maybe fix that problem. Block the pedal down for a few days and always do so when you park it. #2 if you have a nice open area start it in gear and yes that can be done and drive it around holding the pedal down till it frees up. #2 pull the starter off and spray the clutch with it blocked down with brake cleaner spray and turn the engine so as to get it all over the clutch. #4 split the tractor and replace the clutch but me I would do all the other things. Have an 8N sitting right now with a cement block on the pedal and it sits that way all the time [Reply]  [No Email]
John Schmincke 09-21-2012 09:13:00 70.106.152.32 Report to Moderator	Re: Weak clutch? in reply to old, 09-20-2012 19:13:52   Hey guy...nice hearing from you & thanks for the advice. I remember reading about this but it didnt sink in I guess since my clutch at the time had no issues. After I installed a new tank and got her running smooth, she sat for over year under covers. 3/4 of the first crank it started right up and ran like I used it yesterday so I let her run for about an hour, cycled the lift several times, works well and holds the blade up till I let it down. So, I'll take your advice, I believe that will take care of it. Have a nice weekend! John [Reply]  [No Email]