986 and 1086 shifting

travz500 · Jan 22, 2009

can you shift the transmission 1-2-3-4 using clutch while moving or do you have to chose one before taking off?

Steven f/AZ · Jan 22, 2009

1-2-3-4 are not synchronized, but you can shift them on the go. With a moderate load you can start out in 2 high with the TA back, go to TA ahead and accelerate, then shift to 3rd and so on.

It's kinda like driving an over the road truck without a synchronized tranny. You can make it slide right into gear without clashing once you've practiced enough.

Double-clutching works real well if you can manage to move the throttle, gear lever, and still manage to steer!

scotc · Jan 23, 2009

That's the beauty of hydrostatic steering, it doesn't like to take off that-a-ways when you let go of the wheel, at least not immediately. Once you get used to it you can shift it with just the throttle. On the 2-3 go about 2/3 to 3/4 throttle then shift, wind it up just a bit more for 3-4. I'm trying to remember how I shifted the 786, I know with the 756 and the 66's I used my left pointer and middle finger for the throttle. I think I just let go of the wheel with the 786. Didn't take long to shift any of them though.

Steven f/AZ · Jan 23, 2009

Yeah, guess I didn't mention that, no need to go full throttle in any of the gears when you're shifting up. Just over 1/2 throttle is usually enough unless you have a really big load or are going uphill.

986 and 1086 shifting

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