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D7 17A steering clutch questions
16 years 2 months ago #20624
by jsclampit
D7 17A steering clutch questions was created by jsclampit
I have a d7 17a that is not releasing the right steering clutch. I was wondering if there is any adjustments or how I can test the steering clutch system to determine what needs to be rebuilt. Also, I can't get the tractor to go into gear with the machine running, is this the flywheel brake that needs to be adjusted? Thanks
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16 years 2 months ago #20630
by gemdozer
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16 years 2 months ago #20654
by jsclampit
Replied by jsclampit on topic D7 17A steering clutch questions
Thanks, I checked the steering lever freeplay and I do have 3 inches. It is equal to the left steering lever that does work.
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16 years 2 months ago #20655
by bob
Replied by bob on topic D7 17A steering clutch questions
If you can feel free movement you must be feeling some resistance too so the release yoke and bearing are intact. There should be a square cover on the rear of case behind each clutch. Take them off each side and look in with a light. Has his tractor sat for a long time? sometimes the clutch plates rust together.
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Later Bob
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16 years 2 months ago #20656
by jsclampit
Replied by jsclampit on topic D7 17A steering clutch questions
I will pull the cover off, it has a winch that I must remove first. The machine was operated last summer and the steering worked half of that time. At the begining of the summer it worked ok then slowly it would not turn at times until now, it is not turning at all. Thanks for the reply.
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16 years 2 months ago #20663
by gemdozer
Replied by gemdozer on topic stering cluch
You need too 3 inchs free play on brake pedal for a good working stering cluch
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16 years 2 months ago #20669
by bob
Replied by bob on topic D7 17A steering clutch questions
That intermittant problem puts a different light on things. Have someone help you and work the levers while you look in there. Look for a broken pin/screw connecting the yoke to the bearing cage or a bad bearing. Also look for any side movement in the bevel gear shaft.
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16 years 2 months ago #20678
by catsilver
Replied by catsilver on topic D7 steering
Sounds to me as if the clutches might need loosening a shade, if one is too tight the other doesn't release properly, try slackening the adjusters to give about 4 inches free movement at the levers and try again before pulling the machine to pieces.
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