Front Clutch Model 73 Narrow Frame
 

When you don't have anything hooked up to use the front clutch or front PTO, Is it best to throw the handle forward to minimize clutch wear or is it ok to leave the handle back. On my old John Deere A I always throw the clutch in to minimize wear on the clutch facings. Is it the same ? Thanks Folks

Handle forward to reduce wear.

Welcome :beerchug:

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, I thought so but wanted to make sure.

Took me 3 or 4 fiber buttons to discover this little tidbit...:bash2:

The operator manual actually says to leave it on when no implement is attached.

I've never been one to RTFM...

That's what I do.

Whether or not it's correct, whatever, I've been running it like that since 2012 every winter and haven't had a PTO issue yet. Not sure why you'd want unnecessary compression on a spring and spinning wear on the thrust button, etc..........