3010 clutches

[Anonymous-0]

Uncle #1 bought a 3010 diesel(year unknown to me) couple of years ago from a dealer. All painted up and looking nice. Uncle #2 went to use it one morning on the manure spreader and noticed when the pto lever is pushed all the way forward the tractor movement stops. I have also noticed that when you are releasing the main clutch to start movement that there isn't any clutch slippage. It just takes off all at once. Looking at a parts breakdown there doesn't appear to be much to go wrong and was wondering what would cause these symptoms. Does the grab handle on the left side of the tractor act as a stop for the pto lever? If memory serves me correctly the grab handle is missing. Most of my experience with these tractors has been mainly operational. I am more familiar with the workings of the old farmalls. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tx Jim]

Grab handle is only for operator to get on/off tractor,has nothing to do with pto operation. Pressure plate could have fingers out of adjustment or a broken PP bolt

 

[Cliff Nelson]

Check the adjusting bolt in the clutch pedal. If it is near the upper/rear end of the slot chances are the clutch is worn out. As the clutch is adjusted for wear the throwout bearing moves farther toward the back of the tractor. As the PTO is adjusted for wear the PTO engagement bearing moves toward the front. When the max adjustment is reached the PTO brg pushes on the throwout bearing when the PTO is engaged thus disengaging the traction clutch. Watch the clutch pedal for movement as you engage the PTO.

 

[e. r.]

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure when I will get back to the farm to check it out but will definately look closer at it when I do.