Paul Kocharhook
New User
What is the process of shifting gears?
How does the clutch work?
Do you have to stop the tractor to shift gears?
Any Tips?
How does the clutch work?
Do you have to stop the tractor to shift gears?
Any Tips?
- Thread starter Paul Kocharhook
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Anonymous-0
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You always need to stop to shift, since there was no synchronization on those. Most used a slip-belt type of clutch so you push in the clutch pedal to stop the tractor, and the brake usually was on the same pedal if you pushed a little farther.
Tips? Get a manual - most can be found online.
Tips? Get a manual - most can be found online.
Need to know what kind of tractor,some use an actual transmission for the various speeds,others,such as MTDs have no transmission as such,but use a systen of variable sheave pulleys to act as gears.Generally a unit with a geared transaxle,needs to stop to avoid gear damage when shifting.Transmatic or variator tractors can often be shifted "on the go" by depressing clutch pedal lightly and moving selector..generally they a labeled"Shift on the Go" on the machine.Most"clutches" on lawntractors are simply a belt tightening mechanism which allows the drive belt to slip on the pulleys when declutched(pedal down)
Paul Kocharhook
New User
Thanks for Reply.
Lawn Tractor is a Poulan XT 6 speed. Tractor Manual is vague as far as the type of Transmission other than saying "Manual Transmission".
Lawn Tractor is a Poulan XT 6 speed. Tractor Manual is vague as far as the type of Transmission other than saying "Manual Transmission".
Poulon is AYP built,same as Sears and Husquvarna.
To best of my knowledge would have fairly lightweight aluminum multi-speed transaxle.Have had a couple cheaper ones thru here with a"No drive" issue,resulting from lack of trans input shaft seal and bushing failing,allowing shaft to wobble about and become unmeshed w/mainshaft gear.Common enough problem that a"repair kit" addressing the issue was readily available.Not all that expensive to fix except labor costs
To best of my knowledge would have fairly lightweight aluminum multi-speed transaxle.Have had a couple cheaper ones thru here with a"No drive" issue,resulting from lack of trans input shaft seal and bushing failing,allowing shaft to wobble about and become unmeshed w/mainshaft gear.Common enough problem that a"repair kit" addressing the issue was readily available.Not all that expensive to fix except labor costs
Paul Kocharhook
New User
Thanks, I tried it out yesterday as per your instructions and it worked fine.
Thanks again to all
Thanks again to all
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