John Deere 2510 Clutch Issues

[PepperTreeFarm251]

I have been using my '68 JD 2510 for over a year now. She is in rough shape cosmetically, but runs strong and has only ever given me minor issues.

This week, I worked on an electrical issue with the starter. After starting the tractor and letting it warm up, I tried to put it in gear and the Synchro handle would not move as if I wasn't depressing the clutch. Still cannot get the old girl in gear.

I thought it might be the hydraulic fluid level but it is not. Having never worked on the "New Generation of Power" tractors, I am not sure where to start with troubleshooting. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[tim s]

It's possible that a clutch bolt broke,, you can remove the cover under the clutch area and look..

 

[coonie minnie]

When you say the handle doesn't move. are you saying you can't get it out of park? Is it on a hill?

 

[PepperTreeFarm251]

Correct. It will not come out of park. Grinds the gear when I try to remove it from park. Not on a hill.

 

[TXTN JD]

Is there oil coming out of the clutch access plate? If so it could be a leaking rear engine seal, making the clutch plates stick. Happened to me last year.