New member, old John Deere 770 tractor

[RichardM]

Hi Guys (and Girls)
I have had a 770 for about 12 years. It has loader, 60 inch belly mower, Tiller, Back hoe (ford) and blades, etc.
It has been a great tractor, but 7 years ago I had to replace the secondary clutch ($800). I've used it to do a lot of digging, landscaping, mowing and snow removal. It has generally been a great tractor. Now has about 600 hours.
I have had a rather strange problem. A couple times after it sat for a few months, when I start it. the clutch wouldn't release. I had to push on a tree with clutch pedal in to free it up.
I tried all the attachments to grade and have found that the bucket works as well as anything. The box blade is also pretty good, and the rear blade works well if "shoes" are attached. I just use the bucket for snow removal and it works well, especially in heavy snow (rare around here in VA.).
A great addition was the addition of removable "teeth" on the bucket. They add a lot of versality.

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[jerrybob]

Welcome:thumbsup:

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[The kid]

Welcome Richard to TractorByNet.

 

[Briana03]

Welcome to TractorByNet!

I moved your thread to the John Deere Owning & Operating forum.

 

[fastdriver1]

This is my first time responding to a members concern, but this is a problem that I have a bit of excess knowledge.
The clutch plates (dry) have a habit of rusting/ bonding/ etc. to the flywheel and pressure plate surfaces when left for periods of time ("a few month's") engaged.
These tractors were originally shipped with the clutch wired in the disengaged (pushed down) position to prevent the problem. Free the clutch in the way you have been, cut a block of wood or wire it down when you intend to leave it for periods of time. Problem solved! I hope this helps.

 

[RichardM]

thanks for info. For awhile I kept the clutch pedal tied down with no problems. I guess I better start doing it again.

 

[foggy1111]

This is my first time responding to a members concern, but this is a problem that I have a bit of excess knowledge.
The clutch plates (dry) have a habit of rusting/ bonding/ etc. to the flywheel and pressure plate surfaces when left for periods of time ("a few month's") engaged.
These tractors were originally shipped with the clutch wired in the disengaged (pushed down) position to prevent the problem. Free the clutch in the way you have been, cut a block of wood or wire it down when you intend to leave it for periods of time. Problem solved! I hope this helps.

I've read this solution any number of times over the years for small gear driven JD tractors. Seems to be the solution for most folks.