582 stuck clutch

[tfrashure]

Ok, geniuses, what's the best known way to unstick the clutch without tearing them up? Have a 582 that a dropped a 12hp Magnum into and so far only thing I've ran into besides a stuck clutch was the governor spring. Spring has been fixed but clutch is still stuck and appears not to be in pieces yet. I have been oiling it but just jamming in gear to get project moved around. Pretty sure when i tried the putty knife trick on the 122, I ended up breaking and replacing the clutches, would prefer not to go down that road again. I get this thing working again going to try and make it a 1282? What will the correct # be for a 582 with 12 hp kohler?

 

[dschwandt]

Screwdriver always worked for me.
You do have the clutch lever depressed and locked, correct?
Is the clutch disc stuck to the plates or the rear plate stuck on the shaft? or both?

 

[jbland]

I had one once that the clutch would not release, I ran the tractor up against a light pole and it broke loose

 

[kphill]

Mine sometimes does that in the spring.. I let the engine heat and vibration do the work.. If it does not free up right away, I ride it around the back yard while I hold the clutch pedal down .. Works every time..

 

[dschwandt]

Park the tractor with the clutch pedal locked down and not parked outside in the elements to avoid stuck assemblies in the spring.

 

[tfrashure]

Ok i didnt mess with it any today, it was raining. Motor has been ran for maybe 10 minutes. Read somewhere to put in 3rd gear and drag it? I think clutch plates are stuck to clutch. Been letting it soak for a couple days. Tractor has been sitting idle for long time, id say at least 5 years. If not raining may play with it tomorrow, let u know any updates.

 

[tfrashure]

Looks like im tearing it all apart to see what i need. Broke friction disc yesterday. Still locked up.

 

[dschwandt]

So, this unit has been sitting outside in the elements for 5 years??!!

If so, all bets are off then.

 

[tfrashure]

Ok its freed up. Sprayed wih penefree and drove around with clutch pedal depressed. After examining i think rear plate was froze to friction disc. Nobody warned me about it resticking, lol. Had to make another lap slipping clutch more than normal. Seemed ok when i parked it.

 

[kmcconaughey]

As David mentioned up thread, to prevent it freezing up in the future, always lock the clutch pedal down when parking it.

 

[tfrashure]

I did and have suggested to everybody i know with a wet brake rearend to do the same. Not convinced that is way to go on a tractor with disc brakes?

 

[tfrashure]

PS, the tractor is now inside

 

[dschwandt]

Good!
If they are stored/kept outside, Ya gotta expect issues such as these.

 

[tfrashure]

Well everybody has limited space, 50 cub cadets take up rm and this had a B&S engine so it doesnt get preferred treatment such as the diesels or super garden tractors.

 

[tfrashure]

Well, I was going to order decals and put 1282 stickers on it, but apparently 1282s have hydrostats. This 582 now is a 12 hp kohler powered machine with a manual trans, what do I call it. I was good with evens being manuals but I guess the 82 series threw that to the wind. Just keep it a 582 and only curious minds figure out it is a single cylinder? Call it a 1281 and mess with everybody's head? What are your thoughts? I've read posts where you guys have made up a number for what you created. Yes it is red.

 

[PACub100]

I vote for 582C

 

[snicklas]

A 12 horse, stick with side panels..... that a 1200...... LOL

 

[PACub100]

A 12 horse, stick with side panels..... that a 1200...... LOL

That's what I was thinking at first...
Definitely yes, but way too different in looks

 

[dschwandt]

1280

 

[tfrashure]

Im liking 1280...might have a pic soon. Doing some maintenance. It isnt pretty but it can work