My Bucket is 3/16 on the sides. thicker on the bottom of course. just a rough idea on the weight of the bucket. yes I guess those boy's in NC don't want any thing coming loose, eh?. I managed to get the dipstick loose after using a Hammer and screw driver, I bet I don't put it back as tight. LOL. I had to go to NH dealer ship to buy a special Hex wrench to get the drain plug of to change the oil, on my old TT75A. what ever happened to the old 'Nut' they used to use. no special tools needed.
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fenix
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Gary, what is the purpose of the clip, that you mentioned, that holds the clutch pedal in. My 5030 has the same clip. I can't imagine the reason for it.
Short Game
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I find it handy when I don't want to get on an off to move the hydraulic stuff, but need to start and stop the engine over a period of time. With the clutch locked down, I can just reach the key and throttle to control the run without having to get on and push the clutch, when it's only going to be in neutral anyway.
But, that said, I think the main reason is for when the tractor is stored for extended periods, it prevents the clutch plates and disc from rusting together.
Gary Fowler
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That is the clip that you are "supposed" to use to hold the clutch disengaged when you store it for long periods. This keeps the clutch plate from sticking to the pressure plate. I hardly ever remember to lock mine down though.
Just depress the clutch and pull up the clip to lock across the pedal so it stays depressed.
Just depress the clutch and pull up the clip to lock across the pedal so it stays depressed.
fenix
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I never though of any of the uses for the clutch clip that you both listed.
I will use it this winter when the tractor is not used as often. Also the
idea of being able to shut down then restart the tractor without having to
climb back into the seat every time would a real time saver. Thanks :thumbsup:
I will use it this winter when the tractor is not used as often. Also the
idea of being able to shut down then restart the tractor without having to
climb back into the seat every time would a real time saver. Thanks :thumbsup:
Gary Fowler
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It is a pain literally for me to use that clip. Due to some lumbar problems, I cant bend over and reach the clip from the seat, therefore for me, I have to be on the ground, push the clutch with one hand and try to attach the clip with the other. I can do it but it isnt easy. I dont know how many more years I can do that though as I seem to get weaker each year. I guess I could rig up a series of pulleys and clips that I could attach the winch line on my RTV to it and depress the clutch:laughing:
Short Game
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Exactly my situation. Working my parking brake is about the same.
W.C. Fields said:
Best thing about my R4010: The suspension seat.
I wish I could get my seat on the 7010 a little higher, and your right the parking brake will take off a little skin on your hand if you don't take it easy when setting. Gary, Have you tried using a Pinch bar? put the bar between the steering column and clutch pedal and press down on the bar? pedal goes down fairly easy. (standing outside the tractor)
Short Game
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Operating my parking brake requires I just about put my chest on my knees. Not my lower back's favorite position. Letting the brake off is harder on my back than setting it.
fenix
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When I bought my tractor the dealers mechanic went over some things
and one little trick he showed me was an easier way to set the parking
brake. Very simple but I would never have thought of it. He said, push down
hard on the pedal, than pull the parking brake lever. Doing this you have
no hard pull on your arm.
Wish I could start remembering to let the brake off before I drive off.
Wish it had a dummy bell like my truck.
and one little trick he showed me was an easier way to set the parking
brake. Very simple but I would never have thought of it. He said, push down
hard on the pedal, than pull the parking brake lever. Doing this you have
no hard pull on your arm.
Wish I could start remembering to let the brake off before I drive off.
Wish it had a dummy bell like my truck.
