M5-111 clutch engagement

[MikeandAdawn]

My M5 clutch engagement has been getting progressively worse. Currently have 1700 hours but this started at 800. I have the 24sp version and when moving around fields in 1H or 2H, doesn’t matter if I’m split hi or low, tractor will shutter pretty violently when engaging clutch. It will stop after a few seconds but seems worse the slower you try to get moving. Also noticed the shuttle can be pretty harsh sometimes. Major services were performed at 700 and 1500 hours which included full UDT2 exchanges. Dealer doesn’t have a clue. I’m hoping it’s a pressure adjustment. Any ideas?

 

[whitetiger]

My M5 clutch engagement has been getting progressively worse. Currently have 1700 hours but this started at 800. I have the 24sp version and when moving around fields in 1H or 2H, doesn’t matter if I’m split hi or low, tractor will shutter pretty violently when engaging clutch. It will stop after a few seconds but seems worse the slower you try to get moving. Also noticed the shuttle can be pretty harsh sometimes. Major services were performed at 700 and 1500 hours which included full UDT2 exchanges. Dealer doesn’t have a clue. I’m hoping it’s a pressure adjustment. Any ideas?

The first step is to install pressure gauges in the clutch control valve test ports to see if it is a valve failure or clutch failure.