I have a problem with my Case 430 LCK tractor not having reverse gear. I was grading some crushed concrete (1's and 2's, in a hurry, using the differential lock repeatedly for more traction.) All of a sudden with no noise or warning, when I moved the gear shift lever into reverse, nothing--no reverse. Forward gears work, but no reverse. I thought it may be the manual clutch partially engaged (or disengaged)or the lever that controls the 3 speeds: H, L or D (I guess High, Low or Direct)possibly slipping to a neutral position. However, I just read on another website that I may have violated several deadly sins when operating a Case tractor: I was jamming my foot down on the differential lock pedal while moving and I was shifting rapidly from forward to reverse, and we have had an oil leak of hydraulic/transmission fluid. I am hoping that no serious damage occured and that maybe there is some simple fix. Any ideas. (Our nearest and best Case tractor repair facility is backlogged over 2 weeks and trying desparately to hire a new tractor mechanic.) (I sent essentially this same message in a reply to another member asking about his manual clutch lever, but thought I should post this as a stand alone question.)
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