Shear bolts on 513 cutter

limitedwave · Jul 1, 2018

Thanks for the info. I’m gonna get this 513 tomorrow for $650. I’ll probably beef up the rear skirts but regardless I think it’ll do ok for me. We’ll see. Lol. Tractor stuff.

limitedwave · Jul 1, 2018

And yeah I’ve since googled and discovered the hydraulic top link arm, that’s cool. I’ve got two remote ports and I’ll definitely look at that. Seems like about a $300 adventure?

limitedwave · Jul 2, 2018

So I acquired a 513 today and cut 3 fields without any issues. The existing shear bolt isn’t exactly confidence inspiring haha but it didn’t pop, prob didn’t get stressed. There’s a slip clutch but I’m sure it’s rusted in it’s currrnt position and needs worked over. Regardless, my 2030 pto runs when the engine runs (I’ve read others say the same of their 2030) but low low power you can grab pto shaft and stop it. So when tractor starts the cutter starts really slowly and gets some momentum before engaging the pto. Pto is hydr not tied to clutch so as long as my rpms are low it’s easy starting the cutter. On any tractor I’d say as long as the rpms are low when engaging pto/cutter - you should be ok. And of course don’t run over stuff. Haha good luck there.

beenthere · Jul 2, 2018

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If you have the slip clutch, you likely do not have a shear bolt .. just thinkin that anyway.

You have a PTO brake and/or PTO clutch that may need to be adjusted, depending on your tractor s/n and PTO options.

May (or may not) want to check into those adjustments.

limitedwave · Jul 3, 2018

As far as I can tell I have only one pto control on the tractor, the yellow tipped lever between the shifters for on/off. I’ve read of controls on the left foot but mine doesn’t have em I stalked, maybe. Cause built for Europe. ?

beenthere · Jul 3, 2018

Yes, likely one control.. suspect the PTO brake, when adjusted right, activates with that one control lever.

A couple shots from the jdparts John Deere - Parts Catalog

may help you decipher what's going on. Your s/n will sort out which fits your tractor.