Posted by Ldwallace on May 31, 2022 at 12:21:23 from (50.25.171.122):
I have a John Deere 717 rotary cutter that has been used very lightly the last five years. I plan to take it out for some heavy work shortly but I am worried about the slip clutch possibly being frozen. By heavy work I mean 2 inch saplings and thick brush vines up to about 5 feet high.
The owners manual says the clutch never needs adjustment but the 4 discs should be replaced when they are worn.
My question/plan: I plan to use the cutter in progressively tougher brush, avoiding stumps or similar objects that would stop the cutter. Do you think I could do anything that would damage the gear box or PTO before the cutter is worked enough so the slip clutch works as it should? The cutter has always been outside. Is it reasonable to think the slip clutch will work as it should as I move to heavier brush and possibly an occasional stump or other similar object?
I know some might recommend replacing the discs first but I dont want to do that if I dont have to.
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