CT235 Clutch Stuck UPDATE

[mudbogger]

Well I removed the starter and shot a load of brake cleaner in the housing hoping to free it up. The machine sat a few days with the clutch pedal latched. The starter was shot so had to replace it. I ordered it from American Engines Co American Engines: Starters Alternators Generators and Parts for $320 including shipping. The local Bobcat dealer wanted $469 ouch! Anyways the clutch did free up and is working fine. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[teg]

...The starter was shot so had to replace it...

How old was the tractor to have had the starter "shot"???

 

[mudbogger]

How old was the tractor to have had the starter "shot"???

The tractor is '09 and starters don't like water. Especially muddy water! Thats why the clutch was stuck. Its a good idea to keep the tractor out of the water. Now just waiting for the alternator to act up. Its working ok now.

 

[teg]

Ahh, the rest of the story... got it :thumbsup: ..it happens.

 

[SSdoxie]

If you were running in water that deep you may want to change engine oil too. Water can wick in around the crankshaft seals. Seals are meant to keep oil in and dirt out but the rotation of the crankshaft can draw water through the seal.

 

[wallace]

There is a drain for the clutch housing.
It is good practice to take that plug out during your routine maintenance. Most of the time you will find nothing comes out, but it only takes a couple minutes to do.
Check your manual for the location. If you can not find it I will take a picture for you..

 

[Canada_CT230]

Does the CT230 have a drain too?

 

[SSdoxie]

Does the CT230 have a drain too?

Yes it does.

 

[Canada_CT230]

I guess I have to learn where that is to check once in a while... but I would doubt my machine has any water as it lives inside a shed and has never gone swimming.

 

[lilranch2001]

I guess I have to learn where that is to check once in a while... but I would doubt my machine has any water as it lives inside a shed and has never gone swimming.

Yeah, I would be afraid to take My Bobcat swimming, all that iron and filled rears I'm pretty sure she would sink like a rock

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