Maybe you are. A stuck clutch is a function of several possible issues. Assuming from the fact that the clutch does not release, the following are possible. 1]Clutch lever seems normal, moves with pressure where expected, normal travel, no noise, but no release. 2]Clutch lever is stuck does not move as expectsd. If #1 is the case, the clutch disk may be rusted, or glued with burnt grease, to the flywheel. Even if the pressure plate is working correctly the disk still drives the tractor forward, or will not allow shifting into gear. Solution is to face the tractor into a open field in 3rd gear and start it with it near full throttle with the clutch lever in the released position, use the brakes to apply force to the disk. If it will run and move in a higher gear (not road gear) do that. If it will not free up in an hour of driving and periodically (about every 5 minutes) trying to stop it with the clutch released, it will need to be split to get at the disk. No solvent can be used, it is recessed into the flywheel. A second issue could be a destroyed clutch plate, with parts locking the Pressure plate to the disk. A third is a frozen pilot bearing with it driving the trans input shaft. If #2, the linkage pivots must be freed and that will take PB Blaster juice, some heat, and modest force on the stick. The throw out bearing (if missing, or worn through the fingers can cause the problem, but not as likely (I have seen it twice in 50 years of messing with clutches. Jim
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