I agree , I would sure check that clutch.Mine was stuck on a new tiller after I had let it get a blowing rain on it.I even had to take the plates loose because they were stuck good. cleaned and adjusted and all is fine. A "magic marker" and counting the number of turns on each bolt is important to get them back all the same "tension".
By the way, show ya'lls age.. magic marker .. that is what I call 'em..collie
Collie, How did your tiller react when the clutch was in the stuck position? Stayed engaged or wouldn't engage?
I know nothing about these Howard's. It's a new adventure for me. In the photo the handle engages the gears in a on or off position. The tiller worked on his tractor. He did say that one time the slip clutch stopped the tines was when he was in heavy clay.I would image if the clutch needed to be replaced or adjusted that easy obstacles would stop it?....Any thoughts?