WD Foot vs. Hand Clutch ?? Which to use?
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Topic: WD Foot vs. Hand Clutch ?? Which to use?
Posted By: bhaynes
Subject: WD Foot vs. Hand Clutch ?? Which to use?
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:33am
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I am confused as to what the differences are to have 2 clutches? When to use what for what? To my knowledge, I don't ever need the hand clutch? Just the foot clutch, put it in gear and etc... (still learning about the tractor)
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Posted By: Ron Eggen
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:37am
| Hand clutch only stops the wheels . Very useful when baling hay , or when wanting to inch forward tractor . |
Posted By: AaronSEIA
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:37am
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The hand clutch lets you use the PTO and hyd while being in gear and not moving. There is debate about weather or not you can shift with it. Some guys can, some can't. Foot clutch is for changing gears and for engaging the PTO. I would put mine in gear and then use the hand clutch to start moving. You can not use the hand one of you don't want to. All depends on what you are doing. AaronSEIA
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Posted By: bhaynes
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:49am
| Thanks everybody! :) This makes sense. Basically the hand clutch you can use or not use? Doesn't matter, but if you have attachments or using the pulley, you can put it in gear (foot clutch), and rev the throttle without actually moving (hand clutch engaged)? |
Posted By: DennisA (IL)
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:58am
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Basically, use the foot clutch to put in gear and to stop everything, tractor movement , hydraulics, PTO and belt pulley. The hand clutch only stops tractor movement and everything else keeps going. ------------- Thanks & God Bless Dennis |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 4:38pm
b, If you have power take off attachments, the tractor can be moved and or stopped with the hand clutch and the attachment (bailer) can still be in operation while the tractors slows and or stops. Then pull back the hand clutch and the tractor will move again. The belt pulley and the PTO are started and stopped with only the foot clutch. Belt pulleys are typically used with stationary equipment such as a saw mill, or threshing machine. Good luck with your tractor! We need some pictures too! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
bhaynes wrote:Posted By: Ron Eggen
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:49pm
| Keep in mind that hand clutch is made for lots of use , use it all day long and its ready for tomorrow , foot clutch is a dry clutch and will wear out quick if slipped. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 8:51am
Ron, Good summary statement! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: TedBuiskerN.IL.
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 9:05am
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By using some of the newer lighter lubricants in the hand clutch, I use universal trans/hydraulic, you are able to shift with the hand clutch without grinding gears, but you should make the shift quickly in one movement. Handy when blading snow. The drawback is that you may have a few more leaks due to the thinner oil. ------------- Most problems can be solved with the proper application of high explosives. |