The steering is accomplished by a multi-disc slip clutch on each side's final drive, which is spring-applied and gradually released as you pull back on the lever. At the end of the stroke a band brake applies to fully stop the output to the track and brakes the track.
Common problems are adjustment problems, fixed by opening the cover and adjusting the pressure plate tension or band brake adjustment.
Another issue is rust or corrosion locking up the disks so you can't stop one side or the other without pulling the engine down. Also, the main clutch can go out too.
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Steering is difficult at all speeds. just took it out for the season.
John Deere 450C Crawler Loader S/No. 450C 845469T . Need year of manufacturer
To see pictures of John Deere crawler one could visit websites such as Deere, JD Crawlers, Yesterdays Tractors and many more. they have a wide variety of pictures.
crawler weighs 5840 lbs. plus blade or loader
The closest answer I could find was for a regular 1010 crawler without the dozer blade, which weighs 6900 lbs [or 3129 kg].
It depends on the product. John Deere 450E Crawler Bulldozer weigh is approximately 10,590 lb (4 804 kg) (Gasoline).
A John Deere 1010 crawler weighs 6900 lbs [3129 kg] without the loader. I'm not sure how much the loader might weigh.
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I am adjusting the steering clutches on a 350B 1975 John Deere right now. I found the instructions with pictures on the web last year but can't find it again. If you want I can scan in these pictures. Found the link. Here it is: If you have any questions on doing the adjustment send it to me. http://www.tractorparts.com/PDFs/JD350_350BSTEERINGCLUTCHSERVICE.pdf
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