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2 years 11 months ago - 2 years 11 months ago #231894 by hfdzl
D6 5R4217 was created by hfdzl
Having saved this tractor from the torch, I would like to know how the steering clutch booster works. Does the tractor have to be moving under power? There is gear in the unit. Will the clutches release standing still?
Thanks, Herb
R2 5E3562 SP U.S.A. W.9151
R2 5E3563 SP U.S.A. W.9152
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2 years 11 months ago #231895 by PhilC
Replied by PhilC on topic D6 5R4217
Hello Herb
Like all these older machines anything behind the flywheel needs to have the clutch engaged for it to work including winches, pto units, CCU's and of course steering clutch boosters.
Otherwise it should disengage the steering clutch whether moving or stationary.

Regards

Phil
944A - Machine SN 43A2589 Engine SN 90A284
955K- Machine SN 71J3772 Engine SN 83Z0704
D6 SN's 4R732sp, 5R2724, 5R4832
D8 SN's 15A1254, 15A2287, 15A2723

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2 years 11 months ago #231897 by edb
Replied by edb on topic D6 5R4217
Hi Team,
as said above the master clutch needs to be engaged for the Booster to work.
Without the engine running you can still manually disengage the steer clutches but, with out the boost feature, so it takes a moderate amount of effort to disengage said clutches.
Scans below may help.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
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2 years 11 months ago - 2 years 11 months ago #231907 by hfdzl
Replied by hfdzl on topic D6 5R4217
I would hope the clutches would would work, albeit stiffer. Good, the tractor will not run at present.
R2 5E3562 SP U.S.A. W.9151
R2 5E3563 SP U.S.A. W.9152
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2 years 11 months ago #231968 by PhilC
Replied by PhilC on topic D6 5R4217
Sorry Herb I thought you were having issues with the booster but I assume you want to be able to disengage the clutches for towing?
944A - Machine SN 43A2589 Engine SN 90A284
955K- Machine SN 71J3772 Engine SN 83Z0704
D6 SN's 4R732sp, 5R2724, 5R4832
D8 SN's 15A1254, 15A2287, 15A2723

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2 years 11 months ago - 2 years 11 months ago #231969 by hfdzl
Replied by hfdzl on topic D6 5R4217
Hi Phil, hadn't thought of that, but would be handy. Usually tie the handles back. My first concern I think to find out if the tracks are free.

Thanks
R2 5E3562 SP U.S.A. W.9151
R2 5E3563 SP U.S.A. W.9152
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