SouthernXRanch
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tractor is a new holland tc48. clutch will depress but cannot shift into gear. not sure if there is a connection but the tractor was used for several hours to run a flail mower using the pto. Any suggestions?
clutch not allowing gear shift
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jinman
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Welcome to TBN! There is no connection between your PTO and the transmission clutch. Your PTO is independent and driven by a completely separate clutch/brake system.
If you shut off the engine, can you shift the transmission? Your problem sounds like a worn clutch that is out of adjustment or a failing thrust bearing/throughout bearing. How much free play do you have on your clutch pedal? You should have 3/4" to 1" free movement before the clutch engages. If you have much more play or much less than this, you need to adjust the clutch.
Also, are there any strange noises when you depress the clutch? Did the clutch work at the beginning of using your flail mower and fail afterwards? Normally, when clutch discs freeze up/stick, it's after a period of inactivity. You should block your clutch pedal down to hold the clutch released when the tractor is not in use to prevent clutch disc freeze-up.
If you shut off the engine, can you shift the transmission? Your problem sounds like a worn clutch that is out of adjustment or a failing thrust bearing/throughout bearing. How much free play do you have on your clutch pedal? You should have 3/4" to 1" free movement before the clutch engages. If you have much more play or much less than this, you need to adjust the clutch.
Also, are there any strange noises when you depress the clutch? Did the clutch work at the beginning of using your flail mower and fail afterwards? Normally, when clutch discs freeze up/stick, it's after a period of inactivity. You should block your clutch pedal down to hold the clutch released when the tractor is not in use to prevent clutch disc freeze-up.
jaymar421
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Our new T1520 came with a little plastic block to stick between the clutch pedal and floor to keep the clutch pedal depressed during long periods of non-usage. We had a Ferguson 30 which did the same thing. We started it in gear and the clutch finally started working. Just some suggestions.... This problem is common with tractors not being used frequently. Good luck to you! Hope it works out for you 