HD6G clutch adjustment procedures

Yet another question. Based on my description of my machines clutch behavior in my "how do you drive and dig with this thing" dozerdad indicated that its time to adjust the main clutch.

I have a parts breakdown and i basically understand how all the mechanics outside the clutch housing (the filled with oil part) works, but dont know which part of the many linkages and threaded rods i should be using to make the adjustment.

I also dont have a service manual yet, so not sure of the procedure. Dozerdad mentioned "a few clicks' i assume on a splined shaft? Or do i just take up the slop?

Leo

Sounds like my HD16. I adjusted mine and the pressure to pull lever over center was to be not less than 15 pounds or over 30 pounds on a pull meter. When I checked mine it was at 39 pounds. Book said it should be between 20 and 25 pounds.

On my 16, you pull the floor plates and take off the clutch access cover. There is a big ring with notches in it that you turn clockwise to tighter or reverse to loosen. There is a key that fits into one of the notches and a small bolt holds it in place. Loosen the bolt, don't drop this sucker,,, either tighten or in my case loosen the ring, each click or two of the ring should be enough. I turned it two clicks and then checked the pull and then kept that up till I got over 20 pounds and close to 25. Tighten the bolt and you're done.

This is the process on the HD16DC. Operators manual, and shop manual both have this outlined in it.

Good luck.

HD6GTOM wrote: Jerbob. I think you hit it for the hd6 too. Been over 15 years since I had 1 apart.

Thank you. Hope it helped.

You adjust the clutch thru a plate on the side of the bell housing
If you have a Rockford clutch there is an adjustment locking tab that must be removed to rotate the threaded adjustment ring.
The Auburn clutch has (3) cap screws that must be loosened not removed to rotate the adjusting ring. Stick a screwdriver thru one of the holes in the back plate to rotate the adjusting ring.
The pressure ring on the Auburn clutch has cams
The adjusting ring on the Rockford clutch has threads
Both are over center adjustments. Tighten until there is a definite snap as the throw out bearing goes over center. Don't forget to tighten the locking screws. Paint the locking screw heads white to help finding them next time.
The clutch is not meant to be slipped like a car. It is either in or out. When idling your machine take the transmission out of gear and engage the clutch.

Thanks Mel. Just the info I needed. Will scale down and post soon.

So better to put her in neutral and engage the clutch? I like to give some warm up time at the start of work and cool off time at the end of work? Or is that not nessesary?