MF 135 clutch

[Plysage]

The clutch on my 135 is very hard to depress. It was replaced by the previous owner and he assures me "that's the way it's supposed to be". Well, it's also supposed to be a 2-stage, but that doesn't seem to work either. Should I have to stand on the clutch to depress it?
Thanks.

 

[banjodunn]

G'day i think they have got something wrong you should not have to stand on the clutch to move it, my cook is 5' tall and 45kg and she can operate the clutch on our shop 188 no probs. I think you will have to split



Jon

 

[flusher]

The clutch on my 135 is very hard to depress. It was replaced by the previous owner and he assures me "that's the way it's supposed to be". Well, it's also supposed to be a 2-stage, but that doesn't seem to work either. Should I have to stand on the clutch to depress it?
Thanks.

Yep, Banjo is right. If you've run out of adjustment on the clutch pedal, you'll have to split the tractor, check that clutch thoroughly and very likely have to replace it. My 1964 MF135 has the same problem--it's in my shop now awaiting repair if I ever get time for it (I have three tractors in line ahead of it for repair work).

 

[redgarc]

What function does the second stage of the clutch perform?

 

[BigBoyinMS]

All the way down disengages everything. Halfway up engages the PTO if its on. All the way up and the tractor moves.

 

[flusher]

The clutch on my 135 is very hard to depress. It was replaced by the previous owner and he assures me "that's the way it's supposed to be". Well, it's also supposed to be a 2-stage, but that doesn't seem to work either. Should I have to stand on the clutch to depress it?
Thanks.

The 135 clutch is pretty stiff and takes a while to get used to. Lube the clutch pedal and see if that helps.

What do you mean when you say "Well, it's also supposed to be a 2-stage, but that doesn't seem to work either"?

For example, when I press the clutch on my 135 to the floor with the engine running, I can't get the pto shift to engage. If I stop the engine, I'm able to get the pto shift into gear and when I start the engine, the pto shaft turns. Of course, that's not the way it should work so either my clutch is bad or there's something wrong with the pto shift mechanism. Either way, I'll have to split the tractor to fix this problem.

 

[Plysage]

It used to work the pto while halfway down and the transmission disengaged. The previous owner rebuilt the engine and put in a new clutch a couple years ago. Tractor still pulls good, just very hard to engage/disengage clutch. I've adjusted the pedal to specified clearance and lubed everything. I'm thinking they put in the wrong clutch. I guess it's time to split it again and see what's in there.

 

[fatsam]

shouldnt be that hard to push down. but if the clutch was wore dont think that would affect how hard the pedal would be to push down

 

[spannerspinner]

i have the same problem with a customers 135. gonna be splitting her over the weekend so should have a reason for the problem and a solution for you soon.

 

[suffolkboy]

you can adjust second stage PTO clutch without splitting tractor. Remove 4 bolts and cover underneath bell housing and you will see the three bolt/nuts for adjustment, these shoulkd have a gap of approx 90 thou between bolt head and clutch cover, this may fix problem if you are lucky.

 

[JEL]

I am a brand new member as of today. I just bought a MF135 and discovered that the clutch is very hard to depress. Should I have to stand up on the clutch to depress it? Surely not if it is working properly. The way it is now it is dangerous to use with a posthole digger with a helper on the ground. It is also dangerous to load (drive) the tractor up on a trailer and also to unload it, the clutch is just too stiff. Can anyone give me some help and guidance?

Thank you,
JEL

 

[murphy1244]

I am a brand new member as of today. I just bought a MF135 and discovered that the clutch is very hard to depress. Should I have to stand up on the clutch to depress it? Surely not if it is working properly. The way it is now it is dangerous to use with a posthole digger with a helper on the ground. It is also dangerous to load (drive) the tractor up on a trailer and also to unload it, the clutch is just too stiff. Can anyone give me some help and guidance?

Thank you,
JEL

Can anyone help this lad??

 

[murphy1244]

I am a brand new member as of today. I just bought a MF135 and discovered that the clutch is very hard to depress. Should I have to stand up on the clutch to depress it? Surely not if it is working properly. The way it is now it is dangerous to use with a posthole digger with a helper on the ground. It is also dangerous to load (drive) the tractor up on a trailer and also to unload it, the clutch is just too stiff. Can anyone give me some help and guidance?

Thank you,
JEL

Can anyone help this lad??

 

[The kid]

Can anyone help this lad??

As described earlier in this thread, it sounds like the clutch was assembled wrong. Even a wore out clutch shouldn't have to stand on it to disengage. I'm afraid the tractor is going to have to be broken in half and verify the clutch assembly. Even when a clutch is at the end of it's life it shouldn't be that hard to depress. If the OP is not familiar with clutch replacement he should have it done by a professional. Sounds like someone botched the job. And yes, it would be dangerous to operate in it's current state.

EDIT: Just a note. That original message is over a month old..

 

[murphy1244]

As described earlier in this thread, it sounds like the clutch was assembled wrong. Even a wore out clutch shouldn't have to stand on it to disengage. I'm afraid the tractor is going to have to be broken in half and verify the clutch assembly. Even when a clutch is at the end of it's life it shouldn't be that hard to depress. If the OP is not familiar with clutch replacement he should have it done by a professional. Sounds like someone botched the job. And yes, it would be dangerous to operate in it's current state.

EDIT: Just a note. That original message is over a month old..

Your kinda old and we don't ignore you.....Just a note..I can read.....

 

[The kid]

Your kinda old and we don't ignore you.....Just a note..I can read.....

Well then. Good day to you. The OP must gotten his answer then a month ago.

 

[murphy1244]

Well then. Good day to you. The OP must gotten his answer then a month ago.

That's the point, no one answered him.

 

[The kid]

That's the point, no one answered him.

Your assuming no response no answer in public. I've answered many a question in PM.

So hows your weather. Sunny and 50 degrees with a high of 62 today.

 

[murphy1244]

Your assuming no response no answer in public. I've answered many a question in PM.

So hows your weather. Sunny and 50 degrees with a high of 62 today.

I also assume people usually post that a PM was sent...
Sunny cold and crisp high of 48 when, I don't know.

 

[The kid]

I also assume people usually post that a PM was sent...
Sunny cold and crisp high of 48 when, I don't know.

Murph, I think the point here is the OP in question asked the same question that was responded to prior to his posting. That is why no one replied to him. It appeared he did not read the thread first. Shona gave what I thought a reasonable explanation for a hard pedal. although he didn't respond to the newbie directly. He got his answer if he read the entire thread. Some here don't continue repeating themselves just because someone asked the same question. One has to make an effort to read. I believe the member got his answer or he would have added to the conversation. No one was rude to him. Maybe ignored for asking the same question that was answered. I guess you can debate whether or not he was satisfied. Why not contact him. If he came here just for an answer maybe that's why he hasn't returned. he got his answer. Some people don't do forums. I had a big screen TV that was giving me trouble. Went that forum posed a question, but later found the answer. I didn't get a response but found the answer and fixed my TV. No different here. I don't post "PM sent". If they read it, they do, if they don't, they don't. Sometimes I get a "thank you" and sometimes I don't.

At any rate if the guy is lurking. He's going to have to break that tractor in two to see what's wrong with the clutch. Either wrong clutch or possibly a throwout bearing screwed up and jammed in the clutch fingers. Whoever did it before botched the job. Possibly why it was for sale to begin with.

I may be old, but I can still go out and run (not jog) five miles in 32 degrees weather and not be winded.