JD 970 won't shift into gear

   / JD 970 won't shift into gear #1  

MidTNDawg

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after starting the engine. Transmission shifts fine with engine off. I assume a clutch problem. Any help / suggestions will be appreciated.
 
   / JD 970 won't shift into gear #2  
after starting the engine. Transmission shifts fine with engine off. I assume a clutch problem. Any help / suggestions will be appreciated.

Your diagnosis is most likely a correct one... Have you tried adjusting the clutch? Tractor been sitting for a spell? How much "free play" is there in the pedal travel?

AKfish
 
   / JD 970 won't shift into gear #3  
If you could get tractor in an open area. If clutch plate is stuck and you get it started "SAFELY" in gear with clutch pedal depressed and alternately stomp brake pedals the clutch might come unstuck.
 
   / JD 970 won't shift into gear #4  
I have a 970 and experienced the same problem. When the tractor sets up the clutch disc sticks to the flywheel and will not release. I took the side inspection cover off and spayed clutch with kroil and let it sit overnight. The next morning it was free, though sometimes you might need to put the tractor against a tree and start it.
 

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