jyoutz
Super Member
If the slip clutch is in good shape it will protect things. You should be loosening it up & making sure it slips properly. The clutch on mine is locked up tight every spring. Even when the springs are completely loose it will cut half way through a 2x4 jammed in the tines before the clutch let's loose.
Good point. I haven't checked mine in years. I'm assuming that I'll need to buy a new driveline anyways because mine would be too short, so I'll also start out with a new slip clutch.