Hoping For Easy Answers

jnjkr1964 · Sep 20, 2014

Hi, I am Janine, We are the owners of a New Holland 2120. Hoping to get some answers on clutch issues.

brain55 · Sep 20, 2014

jnjkr1964 said:
Hi, I am Janine, We are the owners of a New Holland 2120. Hoping to get some answers on clutch issues.

What kind of clutch issues? Be as specific as you can.

Brian

jnjkr1964 · Sep 20, 2014

First we have 200 hours on the machine. It started originally with a delay. So if we put it into gear, then it would take a few seconds to engage. At that point I had spoken to New Holland and they said that we didn't necessarily need a new clutch but that we should start with the less expensive repairs first. The clutch cable was their recommendation. My husband doesn't think that will even make a difference so we have the part now, but he hasn't installed it as of yet. They said if that didn't work, then to replace the clutch adjustment, they said sometimes if it has the slightest stretch in it, it will make quite the difference. My husband said it adjusts so he can't see how it can be that as well. Now today it wouldn't go into gear at all at first. Husband adjusted it as much as possible. That didn't work. He said he detached the linkage and then reattached it (hope this is all making good sense) It started working again. Of course it is being babied but we do need to figure this out because we are concerned we are just going to have this machine stuck at the wrong place at the wrong time and unable to move it. We are pretty much at a loss as we don't want to go ahead and just replace the clutch if there is a simpler issue that could cause this. Btw it is a 98

hosspuller · Sep 20, 2014

According to tractor data... The 2120 has Hydraulic Shuttle Shift. You aren't actually using a clutch in the mechanical sense. You're changing the setting of a automatic transmission (Sorta) The adjustment of the cable can be critical to the operation. Move the control lever too far either way and it won't work properly. Get the proper manual to make the adjustment correctly.

jnjkr1964 · Sep 20, 2014

Thanks, Now that you mention it, New Holland did mention a Shuttle Shift Valve. I have the manuals that came with the machine, I will check to see if it has this information in it.