JD 450C Steering issue

doxford jim · Jul 8, 2015

If the right track works ok, you can drive it onto a low bed trailer - very carefully. I ran my 69 JD$%) with only one working clutch for a few years in the winter on snow clearing duties, before I eventually got around to doing both clutches (dry type). To correct where you would use the left clutch, go into reverse and use the other clutch - that should straighten you out ok - it worked for me.
Good luck with your trouble shooting and repairs.

Check out this JD website - you might just get some help there.

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klmahnke · Jul 8, 2015

Thank you for the reply. I have a tilt deck trailer and no level higher ground to drive the tractor straight on. May have to build a ramp. I have requested a quote from the John Deere dealer in Fairbanks for the repairs and may have to build that ramp to transport it. Wee shall see. If anyone else could answer my question; is it possible to adjust the clutch without tearing the machine halfway apart?

Thanks,

Kaelin

Tx Jim · Jul 9, 2015

There should be a test port to check clutch pressure. I will suggest you get a JD tech manual. phone # 866-213-3373 John Deere Bookstore

ddbackhoe · Jul 9, 2015

klmahnke said:
Thank you for the reply. I have a tilt deck trailer and no level higher ground to drive the tractor straight on. May have to build a ramp. I have requested a quote from the John Deere dealer in Fairbanks for the repairs and may have to build that ramp to transport it. Wee shall see. If anyone else could answer my question; is it possible to adjust the clutch without tearing the machine halfway apart?

Thanks,

Kaelin

Not sure if you've looked here JDcrawlers Messageboard :: View topic - 450C steering clutches. How long do they last?

"On your dozer you will notice a small triangle shaped cast plate on the drive casts both sides just above the tracks take the bolts out and get someone else to pull that side leaver .Here is where you set it .Set the clutch to open just before break enguages .Only if break bands were set up wrong will they need to be replaced and this could occur at any time .If the break sets it self to high then you have a lose older system and you can back the break of at the setting area "