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AC HD-5 
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 Topic: Clutch problem with HD-5
Posted: 23 Feb 2015 at 7:47pm |
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Sometimes the main clutch handle, on my HD-5 crawler, acts like something broke or came loose. I can move it back and forth with no resistance. Eventually, it will "straighten up and fly right" and works like it's supposed to. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Coke-in-MN
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Posted: 24 Feb 2015 at 11:50pm |
Open inspection cover on bell housing and observe the workings of the over center clutch . Had similar problem when one of the arms came loose from throw out bearing , arms are heal in by pins and have cotter pin to hold in - one came loose . Also another thing to be aware of is the throw out bearing rides on a brass sleeve and when machine is idling transmission should be in neutral with master clutch engaged to prevent wear to this brass . there are grease zerks in the piece which need greasing also .
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AC HD-5
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Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 7:51pm |
Thanks for all that information! I will check it out when the weather gets better. This is the best site I have ever been on. You guys are very helpful! Thanks, again to all who answered. Bob R 
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Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 7:55pm |
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I forgot to ask, how many "pumps" of the grease gun should these zerks be given and how often? Thanks, again. Bob R
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Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 5:37am |
 AC HD-5 wrote:
I forgot to ask, how many "pumps" of the grease gun should these zerks be given and how often? Thanks, again. Bob R |
General rule of thumb is to grease till you see a little come out the other side.
Or listen and feel the pump, as the cavity fills, you will feel the hose tense up, then hear a small poch (phonetic spelling), as the grease seal (if it has one) unloads. On small diameter shafts, about 4-5 pumps, more on larger shafts, or if it haxn't been greased in years...
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Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 8:32am |
Thanks, again.
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Coke-in-MN
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Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 8:49am |
the clutch should SNAP over-center in both engage and disengage movement . A definite noise should be heard when moving lever as well as a resistance to movement felt in lever travel. The clutch pressure plate is adjustable - by loosening a hold down bolt and moving slotted ring . amount of grease would depend on how worn parts are or how often machine is used. Sometimes a little is better than a lot .
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