HST pedal cable
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It is a simple $5 push-pull choke cable sold at my local Car Quest. It is routed over the steering column, tie-wrapped to the HST pedal stop and connected to the small lever with a hole I drilled in it. Knob doesn't stick out past the cruise control lever and is completely in when the pedal is released. Pretty slick I think!
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JerryG
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Just curious. Why do you need to hook the clutch hold down so often?
depratt_equip
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I don't see why you would need to re-hook the clutch. We don't tell any of our customers to do this. The catch on the clutch is just for long storage periods, to prevent the possibility of the disk sticking to the flywheel. Which really has never been a problem on newer tractors, just the older (not Kioti) tractors.
If I was using the BH I would just put it in Neutral and set the park brake. Should really be all that is needed.
If I was using the BH I would just put it in Neutral and set the park brake. Should really be all that is needed.
JerryG
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That is right. It is just for long term storage. Maybe you can use the cable for something else. Any ideas? BTW, you did a good job installing it.
depratt_equip
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Did your dealer mention a reason for latching it down? It is one inventive setup you got going though..... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Ok....I'll remove it )</font>
No need to remove it, and it hurts nothing to hook the clutch pedal every time. One thing about hooking it each time is that you don't have to bother pushing it the next time you want to start the tractor.
I also hook mine, pretty much each time, simply because clutches used to stick on me on old models. It's just a habit that I don't mind continuing. I have to admit, your setup makes it easier!
John
No need to remove it, and it hurts nothing to hook the clutch pedal every time. One thing about hooking it each time is that you don't have to bother pushing it the next time you want to start the tractor.
I also hook mine, pretty much each time, simply because clutches used to stick on me on old models. It's just a habit that I don't mind continuing. I have to admit, your setup makes it easier!
John
If I remember correctly it has the start safety switch in there somewhere and there is no need to run the tranmission when not moving. So if I'm understanding this correctly, it makes zero difference if the pedal is up or down with extended periods of running but not moving?
good thing is $5 and 20 mintues of my time to prevent bending over
good thing is $5 and 20 mintues of my time to prevent bending over
It really makes no difference. If you're off the tractor, you should be in neutral range or have the clutch locked so that the tractor doesn't accidently move. Not that I ever do it, but that's the safe way! Another good reason for keeping your setup, you can lock the clutch in when you get off while the tractor is running.
John
John
JerryG
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<font color="blue">if the pedal is up or down with extended periods of running but not moving? </font>
The clutch will stick if it is left unlatch for extended periods of time. I don't see that it would be a problem if it was to be latch anytime that you were not using the drive train. Just that there is no need to latch it, but it won't hurt anything.
The clutch will stick if it is left unlatch for extended periods of time. I don't see that it would be a problem if it was to be latch anytime that you were not using the drive train. Just that there is no need to latch it, but it won't hurt anything.
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with the pedal depressed for running...will wear the throw out bearing pretty shortly...i would let the trans input shaft turn..i would hate to have to put a TO bearing in one of these things /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Kiohio
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One bad thing about locking the clutch down when the unit is running, for extended periods of time, is that you will wear your throw-out bearing pre-maturely. To repair it you would need to split the tractor, not cheap. A better thing would be to lock the brake, if you are afraid you'll bump something and move while climbing on the tractor.
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JerryG
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<font color="blue"> with the pedal depressed for running...will wear the throw out bearing pretty shortly </font>
That is a good point. I went back and he did say that he was hooking it while running the backhoe.
That is a good point. I went back and he did say that he was hooking it while running the backhoe.
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Is it normal for the PTO shaft to rotate slowly in neutral... I lock my clutch in for that reason ...cag
JerryG
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On a lot of tractors it is. On some it is caused by fluid friction. It doesn't hurt anything.
depratt_equip
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Yes that is normal... nothing to worry about.
You're right Jerry, he did say he locked it while using the backhoe. I was referring to quick trips off the tractor where it wouldn't be a problem, but a long time of using the backhoe is not advised.
Of course, it just takes a second to move the range lever to neutral for those occasions of long term running, not moving.
John
Of course, it just takes a second to move the range lever to neutral for those occasions of long term running, not moving.
John
