clutch question

[Dr. CHIP]

My tractor has a foot clutch connected to the hand clutch. Was that an option or a fabrication by a previous owner? As soon as I get time Im going to take it off due to a scary incident.I had the tractor idleing in reverse with the hand clutch disengaged. As I went to get off I stepped on the foot clutch putting it in reverse and crashing into the back wall of my pole barn before I could disengage it. Although it damaged the wall the good lord saved me from a much bigger disaster. My grandson was leaning against the back tire. if he would have been behind it he would surely have been crushed. Thank you Lord!

 

[J Hamilton]

Glad nobody got hurt! As far as the clutch, I would like to see how that is set up. A hand clutch is an over center type that engages with a snap, a foot clutch is spring loaded.

 

[casecollectorsc]

I have a DC that the previous owner jerry rigged a foot clutch pedal to operate with the hand clutch. It works but have to be careful with it...

 

[Dr. CHIP]

that looks a lot more traditional. Mine is like a big rocker on the foot rest, like a teeter totter. I'll post a pic when Im eligibile.Push it down 1 way puts it in gear, push the other end down takes it out of gear. As I stepped down I stepped on the end that puts it in gear.

 

[Dr. CHIP]

here are some pics of foot clutch.

This post was edited by Dr. CHIP on 12/01/2022 at 09:34 am.

 

[Dr. CHIP]

So this clutch is a fabrication and not a case option, right?

 

[Dr. CHIP]

Got some pics for you up above

This post was edited by Dr. CHIP on 12/03/2022 at 05:04 pm.

 

[J Hamilton]

I would remove that contraption ASAP and put it back like it should be before another accident happens!