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    Steering clutch adjustment?

    I read in the first manual I downloaded #TM 1404 that for complete steering clutch adj. you see TM 1403 which is like Testing and Operations. TM 1403 I also downloaded at $165.00. It does have all the steps to adj. clutches but it is a somewhat lengthy process. To start you back brakes all the...
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    Steering clutch adjustment?

    I downloaded from JD the service manual for $83.00. Much cheaper than buying it in print. If I get steering clutches adjusted I will be able to sell her.
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    Steering clutch adjustment?

    I was wondering if anyone could post how to adjust steering clutches on a JD 450g IV. Thanks
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    Your dozer photos

    My sweet JD 450G IV.
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    May have my dozer sold and looking for shipper.

    A gentleman in Arkansas maybe buying my JD 450G. I am in eastern Ohio and he is looking for someone to give him a rate. My zip is 43917 and his is 71950. Any ideas out there? Thanks Randy
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    First pushes with 950J

    Nice dozer, nice dirt. Don't you guys have any rock up there. Good Luck with your new purchase.
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    450G, Do you measure from the top or bottom of brake pedal?

    I ran the dozer a little yesterday and my steering problem is fixed. My brakes still stop the machine very well and it will turn with a third of the pressure it took before. Thanks again Bob.
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    BushHog Loader problem

    I am no expert but might want to hook up a pressure gage.
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    450G, Do you measure from the top or bottom of brake pedal?

    I rechecked distance and found 10 in. on top and 12 in. on bottom not 13. So I loosened each side about 6 clicks so that gave me 11 in at bottom center of each brake pedal. Ground was wet so I did not get to try her out like I wanted to. However at low rpm in 1st. she started to turn with very...
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    450G, Do you measure from the top or bottom of brake pedal?

    It does not load engine when turning. I think my hand pushed in 2 to 3 in before pedal got hard. I will recheck that distance and do some more reading. As you say I may need to adjust clutch to start disengaging at 1 in. That makes a lot of sense. I love this tractor and it only has 3000 hrs so...
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    450G, Do you measure from the top or bottom of brake pedal?

    Put a ruler on brake pedal and had 10 in from top and 13 in from bottom of brake pedal to fire wall. Book says 11 in when pushed in by hand and pedal is hard. I thought they might be too tight. I have to push very hard to turn tractor. Thanks
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    john deere 650g

    My 450G is also very hard to steer. My brakes grab rite at the top. I now realize that I am turning by braking one side. I should be turning by disengaging one side and letting the other side bring me around. I cannot wait to back the brakes off to see if this helps. I have owned this dozer for...
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    How much slack in tracks on a 450G

    Thanks Greg, I do not run dozer much. I have been working mostly on flat ground. Today I will be working on a hillside, do I want them a little tighter for hillside work or just leave them alone. Thanks Randy
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    How much slack in tracks on a 450G

    I would like to tighten up tracks on my 450G. I seem to notice a little more noise out of tracks exspessaliy in reverse. I have not needed to adjust the tracks in the two years I have ran it. My book covers 450-550-650 and says 2 in. for all of them. That is were I am right now when I use a...
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    bae216--JD 310C backhoe is draining battery while running

    Glad you got it figured out. It is always a good idea to post the problem like you did so we all learn. Welcome to the board.
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    another year

    Same to you my friend.
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    HELP....I inherited a Ford a 555

    You need to access the tractors general condition. If pins are real sloppy cylinders leaking pump is weak motor blowing blue smoke transmisson slipping it may not be worth putting money into. If you are not at all mechanical hire a mechanic. If you get it running and warmed up at an idle see if...
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    bae216--JD 310C backhoe is draining battery while running

    If battery cable sparks when you touch it to post you have a short or something turned on. Make sure everything is off and connect a test light between cable and post. If light comes on you have a short. Start pulling fuses until light goes out and that is the where your short is. Pull wires...
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    Steering is too hard 450g john Deere Leg cramps, help!!!

    I bought a good used 1999 450G about a year ago with 3000 hrs. My first so I cant compare to anything. I have to apply about 30lbs pressure with my foot to steer. It seems to take less if I hit the decel slighty when turning. I have very strong legs but 56 yrs. old and my legs were sore in the...
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    John Deere 110 surging

    Hey willie, hope you have been well. He changed fuel filter and drained a little fuel out of sump. He also changed all the relays in dash. He had problems with relays in past. We think this tractor has a computer and too many sensors. The local John Deere dealer said to bring it in and they...
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