Bulverde
Bronze Member
What\'s up w/ this slip clutch?
I have a JD 613 shredder with a slip clutch. I only use it a few times a year. When I went to hook it up last weekend, I couldn't get the shaft to extend to the PTO. I took the whole drive shaft assembly to the JD dealer and they called saying that the slip clutch had rusted solid and bent the shaft during the last use.
The dealer said that shredders with slip clutches are designed for constant use and if I only use it occassionally, I should use a shear pin? Is this right? I live in a rocky area and don't want to have to carry a bunch of shear pins. I can't believe that someone doesn't make a slip clutch that doesn't rust solid.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I have a JD 613 shredder with a slip clutch. I only use it a few times a year. When I went to hook it up last weekend, I couldn't get the shaft to extend to the PTO. I took the whole drive shaft assembly to the JD dealer and they called saying that the slip clutch had rusted solid and bent the shaft during the last use.
The dealer said that shredders with slip clutches are designed for constant use and if I only use it occassionally, I should use a shear pin? Is this right? I live in a rocky area and don't want to have to carry a bunch of shear pins. I can't believe that someone doesn't make a slip clutch that doesn't rust solid.
Any suggestions?
Thanks