Most likely you have two separate but related issues.
Small amounts of grease and very small amounts of oil on the clutch disc will cause it to grab upon engagement. Larger amounts of oil can cause the clutch to stick after periods (even short periods) of non use. Such stickage can easily be broken but the problem will be recurring until the issue is repaired. Large amounts of oil on the disc will cause it to slip under load.
Long periods of non use can cause the clutch disc to adhere to the flywheel and pressure plate surface due to corrosion if the clutch is left engaged. Clutch stickage caused by corrosion can be much more difficult to break free but is easily prevented by blocking the clutch open during long periods of non use.
About two months ago I took delivery of a new 2012 MF tractor. The Owners Manual recommends blocking the clutch pedal down during long periods of non use and a pre-formed metal hook designed to attach the clutch pedal to the footboard so as to hold the clutch in the disengaged position is provided in the tool box.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Product Review: Electronic Ignition - by Staff. Oil, for example has come a long way in the last 50 years and I don't use anything but the latest API grade available. I've heard the arguments for non-detergent oils but would never trade it for today's formulations. Paint is another, the modern acrylic enamels are great for resistance to grease and fuel stains, retaining their shine and they last forever; unlike enamels and lacquers . Still another is the alternator. No doubt using the original generator keeps the tractor pure, but for thos
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Oliver 550 Diesel runs like a watch three point hitch pto engine gone threw about two hundred hours ago nice clean tractor
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
