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[RoyJackson]

Just spreaded 30 yards of gravel. Looks like real work to me.

Just remember to keep your foot off the clutch unless you're shifting or you need to stop the PTO momentarily. Those clutches can last a long time, but abuse (riding the clutch) can reduce the clutch life significantly.

Speaking of the PTO...whenever engaging, have your throttle set at 1000 RPM (or a bit less) and use the foot throttle if the tractor starts to stall (as you engage). This will reduce any shock load on the tractor.
Same thing when you disengage...lower the RPM, let it settle for a few seconds, then use the clutch and disengage the PTO.

The 3005 also has an offseat PTO capability (if you use the tractor for a chipper, generator or other such implement). Read your manual about that procedure.

 

[Jamming]

Just remember to keep your foot off the clutch unless you're shifting or you need to stop the PTO momentarily. Those clutches can last a long time, but abuse (riding the clutch) can reduce the clutch life significantly.

Speaking of the PTO...whenever engaging, have your throttle set at 1000 RPM (or a bit less) and use the foot throttle if the tractor starts to stall (as you engage). This will reduce any shock load on the tractor.
Same thing when you disengage...lower the RPM, let it settle for a few seconds, then use the clutch and disengage the PTO.

The 3005 also has an offseat PTO capability (if you use the tractor for a chipper, generator or other such implement). Read your manual about that procedure.

Thank you Roy. I appreciate your comments and help, but I am certainly not a clutch rider. I remember putting two clutches in my ex wife's Honda because of her inability to understand clutches. I won't have any implements until march so I hope to have some time to get used to her, yep I am already referring to my tractor as a her. looking forward to using some of what she can do.

 

[Hollow]

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