I got a Gleaner N6 for back-up so it's been sitting for almost 10 months. But now that I need to use it, I couldn't get it to work. The main clutch won't disengage even though it was fine when parked. I'm worried about causing damage so I haven't really done anything more than using hammers and chisels to fix it. Any thoughts on why this would happen after sitting? Could it be a stuck hydraulic cylinder or maybe moisture ingress causing it to bind up?
Gleaner N6 main clutch is stuck
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SqueakyToy
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yeah, this kind of problem is mostly caused by rust/moisture. the friction material can literally bond to the pressure plate/flywheel if there's any moisture. Try to get it warm with the clutch pressed, gently rock the combine back and forth
Leaving a Gleaner N6 sitting for 10 months without prepping it was asking for trouble. Clutches can seize from moisture, rust, or even just sitting under tension...but hitting it with hammers and chisels? That's a great way to make things worse.
You're better off tearing it down properly, it could be a stuck piston, rusted spline, or a hydraulic issue, but brute force isn't the fix
You're better off tearing it down properly, it could be a stuck piston, rusted spline, or a hydraulic issue, but brute force isn't the fix
This could be right, after sitting 10 months, your N6's main clutch is probably stuck from rust, moisture or dried-up grease, or the hydraulic cylinder might be seized. The friction plates can rust together in humid storage, and seals can stick if not used. You'll need to free it up mechanically or by servicing the cylinder, don't force it with hammers or you risk damage.
This is a bit too much, don't you think? Yeah, maybe he should've prep things, but I wouldn't call everything toast. Worst case scenario he's probbaly looking at a clutch replacement.