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Mr. Jim Schreifels, Watkins, MN., provided the National AgrAbility
Project his plans for a hand operated tractor clutch lever. Schreifels
designed and made this lever to fit his John Deere 30, 40, and
50 Series tractors after he broke his left ankle. The lever allowed
him to operate the tractor clutch with his left hand while his
left ankle was healing.
Design #1 shown below is Schreifel's original design, while
the others are all slight modifications of the original design.
The picture on the right shows how the hand operated clutch lever
attaches to the tractor clutch pedal. As Jim said, "This handle
is a good example - one doesn't need a broken ankle to use it."
Design #2, #3, and #4 shown below, consist of a two piece lever
to allow for more user adjustment, and differ slightly in how
the lever is adjusted or clamped to the pedal. Also, the amount
of bend offset in the original hand operated clutch lever design
might have to be increased slightly to clear the dash covers
on a John Deere 50 series tractor. (If you mouse over any
of the 4 designs below, the image will rotate.)
If you see/find something you are interested in, please use the
contact us form to request
more information, such as print or electronic drawings when available, from the
National AgrAbility Project Staff.
Design #1 Original design lever, one piece with
welded nuts.
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Design #2 Two piece lever, slotted base with threaded
clamps.
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Design #3 Two piece lever, slotted base with bolt-on
clamps.
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Design #4 Two piece lever, select hole base with
bolt-on clamps.
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Disclaimer
While care has been taken in the preparation of the information
contained in this modification, The National AgrAbility Project
Staff and Schreifels do not and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
Anyone accessing this information does so at their own risk.
It will be assumed that access indemnifies the National AgrAbility
Project Staff and Schreifels from any and all injury or damage
arising from such use.
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