Using clutch as a brake?

[son of man]

I agree so long as you don't hear any grinding then it sounds like you're operating the tractor correctly

I don't hear any grinding or other noises when I depress the clutch to stop the tractor. however, every now and then I hear/feel some grinding when I shift gears after stopping. maybe I didn't have the clutch fully depressed or was still moving? or perhaps I need to also depress both brakes when shifting.

 

[Ivan49]

I don't have neutral on my tractor.

What kind of a tractrdoyou have? Anytime you shift the tractor to another gear there isa neutral in between gears

 

[son of man]

Do you have an operator's manual? If not, I would highly recommend getting one if you can. It should cover all the questions you have asked and more.

You would think the manual would cover all the basics... however, the only thing I remember it mentioning is depressing the clutch disengages the transmission and both pedals should be latched when operating in high gear. of course it has a lot of other info concerning maintenance, etc. but i'll check again just to make sure...

 

[son of man]

What kind of a tractrdoyou have? Anytime you shift the tractor to another gear there isa neutral in between gears

Massey Ferguson 1030

 

[Ivan49]

The reason you lock the pedals in high gear is when you are moving if they are not locked and you step onoe pedal you could go for a wild ride and flip over. I don't lock mine unless I am on the road

 

[Dewbie]

If you feel or hear grinding when shifting chances are you probably didn't come to a complete stop. Make sure you're not rolling at all then shift to the next gear.

Someone might correct me because I've never driven a 1030 but I would think you should have a neutral.. Have you tried putting the shifter in the middle where neutral should be? Again I'm just guessing so I could be wrong.

 

[Ivan49]

What is your gear shift like? Do you have reverse in top right and 2nd inn top left then below reverse is 1st gear and 3 rd gear in lower left. neutral is in between reverse and 1st where you slide the lever over to 2nd gear

 

[son of man]

If it were me I would throttle down if I only wanted to slow down.

If I wanted to stop, then press the clutch and then use both brakes if needed.

if you have split brakes, under what condition(s) would you depress both brakes?

 

[whis]

it's got a neutral, son of man doesn't know much about tractors ( not being smartbutt ) You need to go to the dealer or find someone to spent so time with you and teach you a little before you get hurt or hurt someone. if it's a gear tractor and you mash clutch it should roll a little before it stops

 

[son of man]

The reason you lock the pedals in high gear is when you are moving if they are not locked and you step onoe pedal you could go for a wild ride and flip over. I don't lock mine unless I am on the road

yeah, I figured they recommended latching both pedals for that exact reason.