How fast does a John Deere Gator 550 go?
28 mph
The Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4 deliver mid-duty work capability with speed and ease. Both vehicles have a top speed of 28 mph, and 4-wheel drive to quickly traverse all types of terrain.
How much horsepower does a John Deere Gator have?
The Gator is powered by an 812-cc., automotive-style, three-cylinder engine that produces around 50 hp.
How to fix hard shifting on a Gator XUV 550?
Note that if it is an actual mechanical failure then the only way to fix will be to repair it. If this is the hard shift that is usually and commonly associated with this model esp the older ones (year not listed in your question) then the problem is usually with the clutch/secondary clutch requiring replacement/repair. Thanks, – Joe
Why is my John Deere Gator hard to shift?
So, your John Deere Gator is getting hard to shift. It sticks in gear and you can’t get it out of gear. Well, it’s not the transmission, it’s the AM144323 CVT clutch. The fingers on the clutch basket warp and make the clutch spider stick in the slides, causing the clutch not to release all the way when the engine is idling.
How long does it take to fix a Gator hard to shift?
Over harder to shift into gear. After the warranty runs out you can fix this yourself in 30 minutes or less. Under warranty dealers may bill the fix at a max of 2.5 hours, but 30 minutes should cover it for most doing it at home. This maintenance will keep your Gator 825i or 620i shifting correctly.
Why does the clutch stick on a John Deere Gator?
It sticks in gear and you can’t get it out of gear. Well, it’s not the transmission, it’s the AM144323 CVT clutch. The fingers on the clutch basket warp and make the clutch spider stick in the slides, causing the clutch not to release all the way when the engine is idling.
Note that if it is an actual mechanical failure then the only way to fix will be to repair it. If this is the hard shift that is usually and commonly associated with this model esp the older ones (year not listed in your question) then the problem is usually with the clutch/secondary clutch requiring replacement/repair. Thanks, – Joe
So, your John Deere Gator is getting hard to shift. It sticks in gear and you can’t get it out of gear. Well, it’s not the transmission, it’s the AM144323 CVT clutch. The fingers on the clutch basket warp and make the clutch spider stick in the slides, causing the clutch not to release all the way when the engine is idling.
Where is the shift rod on a Gator?
Move the shifter lever into the “Neutral” position; you hear a click from the transaxle. The shift lever rod will be perpendicular to the transmission. Locate the adjustment rod that’s connected to the shift lever rod.
How does the clutch work on a John Deere Gator?
The John Deere Gator is a multi-use utility vehicle; it uses a centrifugal clutch to propel the machine. This system is belt driven, so that when the gas pedal is depressed the belt opens up the clutch causing the Gator to speed up.