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by JD40
Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Steering clutches?
Replies: 5
Views: 5521

Everything stops when the right lever is pulled but the engine does NOT bog down. We ran the crawler up against a tree and it bogged down a bit but it kept running. (The tracks didn't spin) I am thinking it should kill if it can't go anywhere. In reply to Lavoy, I did not adjust the pressure plate w...
by JD40
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:14 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Steering clutches?
Replies: 5
Views: 5521

Steering clutches?

I am new to this message baoard and in need of help. I own a 1951 JD40. I have had it since '77. My problem is this: When I pull the right lever, slightly, the crawler stops. What could be causing this? I took apart the clutches and cleaned them - put everything back together but there was no change...