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by Martin0804
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c steering clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 3579

Re: 450c steering clutch

So finally had some time off from work and finally got after this project. Found that the threads were bad in the clutch manifold that the pipe plug screwed into. First few threads grabbed and that was it. Tapped it and threw a new plug in. Also found that the set screw was missing on the other clut...
by Martin0804
Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c steering clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 3579

Re: 450c steering clutch

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by Martin0804
Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c steering clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 3579

450c steering clutch

Hey guys. My right hand steering clutch went out on my a while ago. Finally got around to tearing it all apart. To my surprised the clutches appear fine. However two funny things are going on. On the clutch pressure manifold ring, pic 1, it looks like there should be an Allen head plug in it. If I a...
by Martin0804
Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 10050

Re: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment

Doing light work with the machine the other track kept up just fine
by Martin0804
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 10050

Re: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment

Hey guys, there seemed to be 15 posts with a similar problem to mine, that were left open ended. So just to help the next guy along: Symptoms: no movement in one track, and while doing hlr adjustment, the pressure on the gauge would increase substantially when the lever to cut power to that track wa...
by Martin0804
Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 10050

Re: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment

I had a good look at it yesterday. Looks like I’ll be removing the fuel tank for sure, and more then likely the hydraulic fluid reservoir. Thanks for guiding me in the right direction.
by Martin0804
Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 10050

Re: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment

Thanks for the response. I actually just changed oil and checked the screen on this machine. The screen was plugged! I’ve also recently done the hlr adjustment procedure. Something interesting happened while I was doing this procedure. With the pressure gauge installed, whenever I pulled the lever a...
by Martin0804
Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 10050

Re: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment

Serial number of the machine is 302884t. And yes I have the proper manual.
by Martin0804
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 10050

John Deere 450c steering clutch adjustment

Hey guys, I’m having some issues with my machine. When the machine is cold it’s running great. About an hour into pushing dirt, and I’m loosing power on my right hand track. I’m going to assume the clutch isn’t fully engaging and causing slippage. What is the procedure for adjusting this. I’ve read ...
by Martin0804
Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c steering problems
Replies: 8
Views: 10541

Re: 450c steering problems

Hey guys, what were you able to figure out with your problems? Just got a 450c and am having the exact same problem