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Jheitkemper
12-06-2006 17:56:57
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Re: 430 - Mid Mount Clutch in reply to Paul in On, 12-06-2006 11:12:41
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The hand clutch Allows the tractor the Live power feature ,,The ALLIS WD is a close cousin to the same style . The tractor was not designed to do gear shifting without dry clutch disengagement .The hand clutch feature when used correctly as CASE intended is for stopping to allow a slug to run thru the baler or ,Combine,and then resume same travel when cleared ,,however ,If you get proficient with driving these tractors that are so equipped ,You can shift up or down by gear gliding and judging your speed ,,similar to large truck trannys ,,,I must tell you that I have been able to switch from forward to reverse gears Using the Hand Clutch while running a sickle bar mower with very little gear glitch on a very hot day ,,The hotter the oil ,The easier it seemed to shift .,,,. But I Must also warn that the reverse fork and related componets seems to be the weakest link in this tranny style,, Same holds true for the Tough little VAC ,,,Keep that in mind each time you hear the grinding complaint when grabbing reverse ,,ALAS .Everthing has an ACHILLES HEAL ,,Good Luck, Jim
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