1200 clutch problems
 

Hello guys, I rebuilt my 1200 early last year and it has served me well in mowing duties. Today I went to mow a large field and wanted to try 3rd gear.
I only use 1st & 2nd normally on my property. Anyway it just barely wants to move. I can look thru the creeper handle hole and see the rag joint turning real slow. I am pretty sure the clutch is slipping. It was also replaced last year.
Could it be the springs on the driveshaft have gotten weak?

Thanks for the help

Dave

Is the clutch adjusted properly?

Gotta love good advice, I dug out the service manual, and read up on the adjustment. Thats was my problem. backed off the nut a few turns and now it
works great in 3rd gear. I reckon Next weekend I can mow this field in no time at running in 3rd gear now
Thanks Jonathon

Dave

Make sure you didn't loose a spiral pin on the rear pressure plate. I had one fall out of mine awhile back. It still mowed fine just a bit slow. I found this out after I finished. I still can't believe it!