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[greg_g]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Here's a thought. Go back up to the beginning of the thread, and try your hand at answering the original three questions. The whole idea of these self-help forums is for members to put their ideas on the table, then let the person asking the question pick up those they think may work best for them.)</font>

It's becoming clear that you're no stranger to the dead horse syndrome either. But there's a remote chance that TractorGuy1 might still be waiting for answers to the three questions that started this topic.

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[ToolManRick]

TractorGuy1, haven't heard from you lately. To correctly answer your questions I got out my manual and found the following.

1. The idle speed is 600 to 650 RPM.

2. The creeper box cover will come off as an assembly. The gasket on mine seperated easily. If you tear yours, don't worry, just get some gasket paper about the same thickness at your favorite auto parts store and cut out a new one.

3. The clutch adjustment can probably wait. Once you install an attachment that uses the PTO spline you'll have a better feel as to whether or not it's working correctly. There are 2 control levers that control the function of the PTO. One is the engage/disengage (close to the floor board) and the other is near the back and marked 540-N-1000. Best to leave them disengaged and in neutral. No point in spinning gears you don't need, more power to the wheels.

Chips suggestion on checking the bolt that controls how far the clucth pedal can be depressed is most likley what needs to be adjusted. Might also check the free-play at the top of the pedal too. There should be between 3/8 to 1/2 inch of movement (measured at the edge of the foot pad) before you feel the release bearing touch the clutch release fingers. It's a noticable resistance if your using your hand to depress the clutch pedal.

Other than that we all hope you enjoy your machine. Be careful around that PTO. I know a guy who at the age of 9 got curious about Dad's spinning PTO shaft and got tangled up in it. He's crippled to this day, nearly tore off his arm. He was lucky. I see on your profile you have several of these beasts, so I think you know what your doing. Good luck!

 

[johnk]

Did You Know the typical PTO shaft can:
Wrap up over 6 feet of shoe lace per second. How long is your shoe lace?
Wrap your arm or leg around the PTO shaft nine times in a second? How flexable are you?
Produce second degree burns on your skin when caused by synthetic cloth movement at high speeds.
A very strong man can generate about three-fourths of one horsepower. What is your tractor HP?
Please do not remove your PTO shields!

 

[TractorGuy1]

Sorry I have not replied sooner as I have been out of town.

So far I found the sweet spot for the engine idle RPM in the 600-650 range.
The creeper cover has been removed and cleaned.
I have not tried the PTO test that has been described here, but will try it with in the next few days. I will post another update at that time.

Thanks for the help