Another operating question (Clutch)

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Charlton John

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Hi, Another newbie question here for you guys. on my B2620 I have a clutch. The dealer (salesperson) advised no need to disengage the clutch when changing from Hi, Low Med. The manual says I should. Any comments.
 
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I'm a Newbie also, but, yes - use the clutch when changing ranges - it can only be easier on the machine and translate into longer tranny life.
My opinion.
Have fun, be safe.


'FRank
 
   / Another operating question (Clutch) #3  
I always do it on my 7800. I figure it is better than not using the clutch and it's not a big deal to do it. Better safe than sorry. I always follow the manual.
 
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Thanks Guys, Yes I have been doing it also as the manual states too just wanted to see the census out there. How about disengaging when going from 2wd to 4wd, I have to re-check the manual but I beleive it says to place in Neutral (which would require you to disengage the clutch) and then place in 4wd w/ the clutch still disengaged, then choose range let off clutch and off you go???
 
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These HST machines?

If so clutch isnt going to do anything for gear range changes.
 
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The clutch is a PTO clutch. It's to be used when engaging or disengaging the PTO. Since I've always been stopped whenever I change ranges, I don't notice any difference between using the clutch or not, so I would tend to believe that it's not necessary for shifting between ranges. If this were a gear transmission, then that would be another story. Then, obviously, it would be required.

I know what you mean about confusing instructions in the manual. There are a number of lines throughout the manual that seem to contradict themselves. I think there's portions that are simply "cut and pasted" from one model's manual to another.
 
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RRbota said:
The clutch is a PTO clutch. It's to be used when engaging or disengaging the PTO. Since I've always been stopped whenever I change ranges, I don't notice any difference between using the clutch or not, so I would tend to believe that it's not necessary for shifting between ranges. If this were a gear transmission, then that would be another story. Then, obviously, it would be required.

I know what you mean about confusing instructions in the manual. There are a number of lines throughout the manual that seem to contradict themselves. I think there's portions that are simply "cut and pasted" from one model's manual to another.
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Totally agree. The manual says to disengage the clutch when changing ranges, engaging the 4wd and when even starting the tractor. So you dont feel this is necessary unless using a PTO implement.
 
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I just know that any dealership I went to when tractor shopping all told me the same thing.....the clutch is a PTO clutch. I never saw any salesman use the clutch when starting, changing ranges, or engaging 4wd, when I was trying out the tractors. However, if you try to engage the PTO without pushing in the clutch, you'll get LOTS of grinding :eek::eek:

I still sometimes find myself pushing in the clutch when shifting ranges or engaging 4wd, but that's just a case of "old habits die hard"......plus, it gives my left foot something to do!!! :D
 
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Correct PTO clutch only. My manual on my l3400 is very contradictive because it was derived from the manual tranmission version.
 
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