FamilyFarm95747
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- Tractor
- John Deere 650
I have an old Howard Rotovator rototiller with a 12 spring twin disc slip clutch instead of the shear pin type Universal Joint. A month or so ago the clutch started smoking. I adjusted the compression springs however since then my PTO spins normally but the rotor only spins above the ground and once the tiller contacts the soil the rotor is not turning. The tines are sharp and I am wondering if the problem is due to the friction disc pads needing to be replaced or if it is something more serious in the gearbox. The Drive Chain appeared intact when I checked. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. I am not mechanically inclined but have been researching this problem, unfortunately the manual doesn't give me a definite cause in the trouble shooting section other than suggesting an adjustment in the compression springs. I've adjusted the compression springs as suggested but no change in the problem. Thanks in advance