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Originally Posted by sbauerz28
Thanks Sam
I have thought about removing the clutch, but I'm worried about getting the tractor to start in the cold. I know my 1450 has a real hard time turning the hydro when its below about 20°. If I didn't use it in the winter, or lived down south I would remove the clutch in a second.
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I live in Massachusetts and I am the original owner of my 1572 that I purchased back in 1987. I removed my driveshaft/clutch I think a couple of years ago. I was worrried just as you are with getting it to start in the winter. I use Rotella 15W-40 in my 1572. While the garage I have it stored in is not heated, it is insulated and attached to the house to take advantage of any heat escaping from the house. For the most part, any water on the floor does not freeze and stays in a liquid state except if we are in a real deep freeze so it is usually just above 32F. When that does happen, I have a magnet heater that attaches to the oil pan and I have it connected through one of those heavy-duty appliance type timers. If I know I have to get out and be at work by a certain time, I'll set the timer to turn on 2 - 3 hours before I need to blow out the yard so I'll have an easier start.