ZTU Clutch

[Anonymous-0]

I have a 1940 ZTU and the clutch seems to be a little weak. I've read to adjust the clutch that you pull the lock pin out and turn a part inside to tighten the clutch. I can pull the pin but it seems that everything turns. What am I doing wrong? Thank you for the help.

 

[Charlie Bilerx]

ZTU Clutch,
Sir,
Put the tractor in neutral with both brakes locked on.

Turn the yoke assembly until the pin is where you can get to it.

Put the transmission in any gear.

Pull the lock pin out and turn the yoke assembly clockwise to the view of the seated operator. You will get one click.

Repeat the process until the clutch snaps in tight with a man's one finger push and will release with a two finger pull.

If this does not make things better, the clutch is a #JT9109. If you put in the clutch; make absolutely sure you put in a new #JT263 clutch brake. Make sure you also put in both seals. If you pull back on the clutch handle, there should be a brake there. That extra brake is great for doing belt work.

A ZTU is not a green tractor and a super tight clutch is not needed. My Pap put me on a ZTU, for solo field work, when I was nine. The clutch is designed for little kids to work and the brakes should slide the wheel with the push of a man's thumb. That way, toe pressure from little feet will direct things along. My big problem, in those days, was pushing on both brakes at the same time. Fortunately; Dad always made sure I was pulling a harrow, disc, or set of plows when I was in training. I had to wait a year, or two, until I could handle the sickle bar mower, wagons, and other equipment that did not hold things back.

Making dirt look good since 1959.
Charlie at
Moline Parts

 

[Anonymous-0]

Thank you very much for the information. This is my first Minneapolis-Moline in the collection. I'm very happy to have it.