kylemorley
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I have been wedging a block in to hold the clutch open a little whenever I leave the tractor sitting for more than a day. I learned this trick here, and it has made a terrific difference in drivability - almost like having a new lower reverse gear as the clutch doesn't grab and lurch like it used to, so starts smoothly with less throttle, and low speed operation is much easier.
While this seems to be a good and logical trick for a tractor that will not be used for a while, I am surprised that it makes so much difference even when the machine sits for only a day or two. Can anyone enlighten me as to what is happening inside that this should work so well? Is my clutch covered with oil? Rust? Is it worn out, and blocking the pedal just a stopgap?
While this seems to be a good and logical trick for a tractor that will not be used for a while, I am surprised that it makes so much difference even when the machine sits for only a day or two. Can anyone enlighten me as to what is happening inside that this should work so well? Is my clutch covered with oil? Rust? Is it worn out, and blocking the pedal just a stopgap?