Steiner Tractor

How to Repair your John Deere Hand Clutch

Tired of grinding the hand clutch on your John Deere two cylinder? Good thing the specialized design of these tractors allows for relatively easy access and restoration of the John Deere clutch.. A sharp contrast to other tractors. the clutch on the lay down John Deere tractors does not require splitting the rear end of the tractor from the torque tube, to reach the clutch components. Built in Waterloo Iowa these tractors are called "lay downs" by tractor enthusiasts meaning the engine has horizontally opposed cylinders. Waterloo built 2 cylinder tractors including the A, B, D, G, GP, H, R, 50, 60, 70, 80, 520, 530, 620, 630, 720, 730, 820, 830 and variations. To get to the clutch take off the clutch cover from the tractor panel. These covers attach with compressions and are often dented as a result of the force necessary to take off the clutch cover and put on a new one. If a new clutch cover is necessary check out the availability at Steiner Tractor Parts (STP). Their most sought after cover is the JDS543 which fits late models A and G up through the 630 and 730 tractors. After you remove it you will need to disassemble the clutch. For instructions it is best to consult your manual. If you do not have one STP can help. A full selection is available on the Internet: Steiner Tractor Parts. Once you get it apart, take a look at the clutch facings and bonded clutch discs. These parts naturally erode as they provide the necessary friction that activates the transmission. After you inspect, also inspect the teeth on the slider disc(s) and the clutch driver for wear or damage. Either one or two slider discs are used, depending on the model. Replace as needed. Now look at the clutch dogs, springs, T-bolts and the slotted hex nuts for damages. The belt pulley brake lining may be in need of replacement. Examine the lining for wear. Finally if the hand clutch has too much play then you may need to replace the clutch lever pivot bushing and maybe even the pivot bolt. Good thing Steiner Tractor Parts (STP) stocks a wide selection of clutch covers and facings, discs and drivers, slotted hex nuts, springs, clutch dogs, t-bolts and bonded linings, clutch lever pivot bushings and pivot bolts along with the belt pulley lining.* With online convenience and low pricing STP is the name brand alternative for John Deere tractors.