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TD-14 steering clutch

bullseye ยท 2011-05-22 18:25

Hi, Can someone tell me how the steering clutch works in relations to the foot brake? I pull the clutch lever back and it will not turn until I push the brake pedal down. Is that how it is to work?

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  1. #1lpnt652011-05-28 23:46

    you don't say how old this machine is most early dozers you pulled steering clutch back and placed foot on brake to turn . some of the later IH Range you pulled steering clutch back and it engaged the Brake all in one go

  2. #2malcolm2011-05-29 03:50

    steering Hi Sounds like your steering clutch is not disengaging cleanly usually the weight of the tractor will cause the machine to gradually turn when the lever is pulled in , A common cause of a dragging clutch in older machines is the fiber plates swelling with moisture or too much slack in the lever adjustment . TD14s never had clutch and brake on the same lever cheers Malcolm

  3. #3bullseye2011-05-29 11:10

    Thanks for the help. The clutch is working as you explained.