Cat. 1 vs Cat 2

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?
 

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The Slip Clutch is designed to be normally engaged.

It's purpose is to slip if the tiller hits an immoveable object such as a large rock, tree root, etc. It absorbs the shock of such an object without damaging the tiller tines, gear box and PTO driveline.

I also use Collie's method. When I first use an implement after having set all Winter I check the clutch to make sure it isn't stuck. I mark the plates and discs with a Sharpie. Then I loosen the bolts and engage the PTO on the tractor to make the clutch slip. I then look at it to make sure all of the plates and discs have changed position.

Once I am sure they are all free to slip I retighten the bolts. As Collie suggested, count the turns on the bolts so you get it back to a similar tightness. I then mark the plates and discs again. This lets me check it after running awhile to make sure I didn't over tighten. The clutch should have a small amount of slippage to best protect the driveline. If after running the clutch is hot that suggests you are running it too loose and it's slipping all the time. Very important that you become familiar with the clutch. It will save on repairs down the road.
 
The Slip Clutch is designed to be normally engaged.

It's purpose is to slip if the tiller hits an immoveable object such as a large rock, tree root, etc. It absorbs the shock of such an object without damaging the tiller tines, gear box and PTO driveline.

I also use Collie's method. When I first use an implement after having set all Winter I check the clutch to make sure it isn't stuck. I mark the plates and discs with a Sharpie. Then I loosen the bolts and engage the PTO on the tractor to make the clutch slip. I then look at it to make sure all of the plates and discs have changed position.

Once I am sure they are all free to slip I retighten the bolts. As Collie suggested, count the turns on the bolts so you get it back to a similar tightness. I then mark the plates and discs again. This lets me check it after running awhile to make sure I didn't over tighten. The clutch should have a small amount of slippage to best protect the driveline. If after running the clutch is hot that suggests you are running it too loose and it's slipping all the time. Very important that you become familiar with the clutch. It will save on repairs down the road.

Excellent info Richard! :tiphat:
 
When my clutch was stuck, I found out quickly. I had a root in the garden and the tines caught it. It bogged down the tractor and I switched off the pto as fast as I could. It will smoke like Oversized said if it is too loose.
I think it is probably a utube out there somewhere for doing this adjustment too. Be sure not to get any oil on the plates . After you have it right, try to keep it absolutely dry. collie
 
When my clutch was stuck, I found out quickly. I had a root in the garden and the tines caught it. It bogged down the tractor and I switched off the pto as fast as I could. It will smoke like Oversized said if it is too loose.
I think it is probably a utube out there somewhere for doing this adjustment too. Be sure not to get any oil on the plates . collie

Thanks Collie..excellent..another :tiphat:
 
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