L3800 Clutch not fully engaging

[Fargo]

My L3800 has about 600 hours on it. I was doing some work this weekend and noticed I couldn't pull it out of gear. Then I noticed that the tractor was actually slowly moving forward while I had the clutch pedal pushed in. I also noticed at that time it was making a whining sound. I shut the tractor off to pull it out of gear. After restarting the tractor things seemed normal.

So whats the issue here. Is my clutch shot? Or just a strange glitch. I purchased the tractor with 525 hours on it. I think it has 625 hours on it now. I have not changed transmission fluid since I purchased it. Could old fluid be an issue?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Have you adjusted the clutch per the WSM procedure?

 

[Fargo]

Have you adjusted the clutch per the WSM procedure?

I did not know there was an adjustment. What is the WSM? Is it a service manual? All I have is the operators manual

 

[1970cs]

Thing only thing you can do externally is the clutch free pedal. Usually IIRC 10-30 mm before coming up on first stage tension.

Pat

 

[Jim L.]

WSM is the workshop manual.

Clutch pedal adjustment is also covered on page 60 of your operators manual.