Why is my John Deere Gator hard to shift?
As result of the primary clutch not fully disengaging it was turning the secondary clutch which feeds into the transmission gearbox. The transmission was actually performing as it was designed and not allowing the Gator to pop out of gear when under load. Gator Hard to Shift Fix John Deere Gator – Hard To Shift Fix
Where is the shift rod on a John Deere Gator?
Raise up the cargo box, and lock it into place. Locate the shift lever rod on top of the transmission, under the cargo box. 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.
Why does my Gator 825i shift between gears easily?
The Gator 825i would shift between the gear selections easily with the engine not running. Once started it had to be forced into gear and the synchronizers were taking a beating. The problem progressively got worse until it had to be shut off to get it out of gear.
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.
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.
What kind of lube should I use on my Gator clutch?
The other cause is failure to lube the clutch, or the use of a wet lube like WD40. These clutches should be lubed with Comet GP 730A, or one of the other brands of dry moly lube, which is a spray on dry lube that keeps belt dust from gumming the works.
What to do if your JD Gator clutch is not working?
The brake cleaner and comet spray did NOT work very long. If anyone is having clutch problems with your JD Gator, go to the John Deere Gators forum and try to make contact with Bradhill, or MDDiagman (the clutch doctor). I had my clutch rebuilt by the clutch doctor and it works fine.
What causes the primary clutch on a Gator tractor to stick?
I run these critters in the diesel version on the farm, same clutch and same issues. Two common problems cause the primary clutch to stick. Too high an idle speed is most common, happens as the engine breaks in and the idle does not get turned down. The other cause is failure to lube the clutch, or the use of a wet lube like WD40.