John Deere Clutch

How to Repair your John Deere Hand Clutch

Have you been grinding the hand clutch on your John Deere two cylinder? Good thing the specialized design of these tractors allows for relatively easy access and renovation of the John Deere clutch. A sharp contrast to other tractors. the clutch on the lay down John Deere tractors needs no splitting of the rear end of the tractor from the torque tube, to reach the clutch components. Built in Waterloo Iowa these tractors are known as "lay downs" by some meaning the engine has horizontally opposed cylinders. Waterloo two cylinder assembly includes the A, B, D, G, GP, H, R, 50, 60, 70, 80, 520, 530, 620, 630, 720, 730, 820, 830 and many associated variations. To reach the clutch remove the clutch cover from the side of the tractor. These covers stay on with compressions and are often dented from the force necessary to replace the cutch cover. If a new clutch cover is required check out the selection at Steiner Tractor Parts (STP). Their most sought after cover is the JDS543 which works with late models A and G up through the 630 and 730 tractors. After you take it off you will need to un assemble the clutch. For instructions it is best to consult your manual. If you are missing yours STP can help. Manuals are available on the web at: Steiner Tractor Parts. Once disassembled, check out the clutch facings and bonded clutch discs. These pieces will wear out as they provide the necessary friction to engage the transmission. After inspection, also inspect the teeth on the slider disc(s) and the clutch driver for corrosion. Either one or two slider discs are used, depending on the model. Restore if necessary. Inspect the clutch dogs, springs, T-bolts and the slotted hex nuts for erosion. The belt pulley brake lining is another high wear item. Examine the lining for wear. And now if the hand clutch has too much give then it may be reason to replace the clutch lever pivot bushing and also the pivot bolt. Good thing Steiner Tractor Parts (STP) always has a comprehensive selection of drivers, discs, clutch facings and covers, clutch dogs, t-bolts, bonded linings, springs, lever pivot bushings for clutches and pivot bolts along with the belt pulley lining. You will find it all, along with low pricing STP is a clutch resource for John Deere tractors.

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