My D4 CAT 7J gets started several times a year and usually np problems! Yesterday, however, the left clutch which worked fine when last used, would not release? I proceeded to disc several acres making do while only being able to turn clockwise. Any thoughts as to what I should check in order to diagnose the problem?
Have you tried adjusting the steering clutch ? and or the clutch is frozen and needs to be broke lose with a heavy load attached to the tractor, I would check the adjustment first
Like I mentioned before, both clutches worked fine when I last used the beast about 5 months ago, but now the L clutch is stuck and there appears to be excessive play in the release lever? Strange that after sitting several months that there is a problem now? I'll do some research on how to adjust the clutch and go from there, thanks for your input!
pull the cover off of the back there is one on each side held on by 4 bolts you will see the clutch arm I think it is a 1 1/2 hex with a 3/4 screw you can try tightening it up but look to see if yoke moves when you pull lever
Try to adjust by taking all free play out. Run and try to steer. If it steers return free play to 3".
To adjust the steering clutches, remove the cover that is on top of the transmission cover just below the seat, about 8 3/8 capscrews, once the cover is off it’s pretty easy to adjust the linkages , it’s been a while, so going by memory, I had 7j 57