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re; gator jerks<br>
i have 850d that jerks in gear when i take off, worse in reverse. put new bbelt on, sheaves not worn, and the pads on rear drive look ok. rpm at idle is 1025. when front(primary) drive(clutch?) disengages it makes a loud clunking sound. i suspect main drive clutch is bad. can anyone confirm this or is this or suggest some other reason for jerks? <br>
thnks<br>

John Deere Gator Jerks in Gear
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 2 Post by jjcford

you are right it is an 850d. i'm a judge and when it comes to mechanics ii am long on theory and short work, but between me, my nephew and son-in-law we can generally fix anything. i cannot find a service manual for gator.
i looked at the belt. the teeth on the belt and teeth on rear pully(sheave?) look ok. the plates on each side of the front sheave are smoothe and sides if belt look ok. engine off and in nutral belt is slak enough to move back and forth. dont know how to remove belt, etc. any other checks or tests i can do. nearest jd dealer 50 miles away. one other sympton: when comming to stop can hear distinct "clunk" which think is front sheave seperating. thnks jjcford

gator clutch
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 5 Post by jjcford