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August 25, 2011 at 4:08 pm #30388
I have a Nortrac 204c with the FEL and a York Rake on the back. I have been doing some landscaping on my lot and building a dry-stacked stone retaining wall. I have been using the tractor to move stone and dirt as well as the rake to finish the ground near the wall.
I have owned this tractor for over a year and have not had any problems with the gearbox except recently, it has been popping out of 1st gear on occasion.
Today, I was loading the bucket with rocks and left the tranny in neutral. When I got back on the tractor, it would not go into Rev., 1st or 2nd gear.
I was able to tow it back into the yard and let is sit for a while. I started it back up and was able to get it into 3rd and 2nd gear. I left it in 2nd gear and drove it around the yard OK. Still couldn't get it into REV or 1st. I then put it in neutral and let it idle for a minute.
When I got back on and tried to shift, it would not go into any gear again, just like the first time.
Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks,
-Jim
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August 25, 2011 at 6:38 pm #33073
Has she got any oil in her?
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August 25, 2011 at 6:54 pm #33074
Yes, I had changed the gear oil this spring and it is still at the same level. Right on the mark.
-jim
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August 25, 2011 at 7:47 pm #33075
Oh well, always try the easy stuff first. Next I would take the top off the tranny and see if you have a bent shift fork and check the condition of the gears. See if you can shift or see whats stuck when trying to shift while the top is off.
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August 25, 2011 at 7:49 pm #33076
Oh well, always try the easy stuff first. Next I would take the top off the tranny and see if you have a bent shift fork and check the condition of the gears. See if you can shift or see whats stuck when trying to shift while the top is off.
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August 26, 2011 at 7:53 am #33081
Thanks for the advice. I am will get into it today and see what I can find. Just wondering, I have not taken the cover off of this tractor before, do I need any special tools or techniques when I go to put the cover back on?
The “auxiliary gear shift lever” is mounted on the gearbox plate. Is there anything I need to consider before removing the plate? By that I mean do I need to disassemble that shift before the plate will come off or does it come with the plate?
Any steps for removal and replacement would help me a lot.
-Jim
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August 26, 2011 at 10:21 am #33083
When you unbolt the cover the shifter will come up with it, it's pretty easy to remove so you can see what's going on.
Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales Co
“Your Jinma Parts Superstore”
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August 28, 2011 at 2:02 pm #33097
Good news, I hope.
I took the gearbox cover off and see that the spring on the shift lever is broken. I am hoping that this is the issue, correct?
I looked at the gear box and the gears look OK. I don't find any damage to the gears.
Tommy, I will check out your site and see if you have this part. Is there anything else that you would suggest that I inspect?
I tried to attach pics but am having some difficulty with this format. Can I send them to your e-mail instead?
-Jim
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August 28, 2011 at 2:13 pm #33098
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August 28, 2011 at 8:05 pm #33099
Here is a link to the replacement part
Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales Co
“Your Jinma Parts Superstore”
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September 1, 2011 at 7:36 pm #33124
Tommy,
Parts arrived in the mail at 4PM today and I was back to work by 4:30.
Thanks for your help and the fast shipment.
For other readers:
The spring was bent in the shifter assembly and prevented me from getting into rev. and 1st.
There is also a spring retainer washer that goes on the shift lever that was missing and needed to be replaced.
I also put a new gasket on while the top was off.
As noted above, the shift cover is very easy to remove and does not require any special tools or techniques. I replaces the spring and washer and reassembled the cover to the gearbox. After that, I was ready to go.
-Jim
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September 1, 2011 at 8:11 pm #33125
Thats what it's all about,helping each other out.
Thanks for the order we appreciate the business
Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales Co
“Your Jinma Parts Superstore”
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