535 DTC Clutch sticks when tractor sits couple weeks

[grandpawj]

I have an issue with my clutch and don't quite know what to do about it. My clutch works fine, and doesn't slip. However, when I put it to bed and let it sit for a couple of weeks the clutch is stuck and wont release. I can put it in high gear and run around the field popping the clutch petal as it runs and in a few minutes it will release and after that works fine the rest of the day. I have noticed that if I take a rope and tie the pedal down all the way, when I come back to it after it has been sitting for a long while, the clutch doesn't stick, at all, and works great. Any suggestions?

 

[Cub 7274]

you answered your own question ...keep the pedal depressed and rust wont form

 

[Clint S]

What he said above. Have an old IH I have to block the pedal down or it would stick

 

[grandpawj]

Thanks guys. I though it might be rust locking it up but not entirely sure. It is good to know I am not the only one this has happened to. I am just glad I don't have to break it in half to look for a major issue.