traeler
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My family operates a small horse farm and have been using a JD 3032E tractor for roughly two or three years with very few incidents. I come to you today for help, advice, and a general hope that you will relieve me of my ignorance regarding this situation. The few issues we have with our 3032E stem almost entirely from the forward and reverse pedal system. Within the first 6 months of ownership, the lever indicated in the following diagram as number 31 cracked and rendered the tractor immobile.
Back then, it was covered under a warranty and quickly repaired by a nearby mechanic from a JD-authorized retailer. I may be mistaken, but I believe the part was not replaced and instead it was welded.
The same lever broke on the Sunday before last, and I immediately ordered a replacement. The new lever arrived a few days ago and upon trying to replace it today I removed the floor panel and the bolt holding the lever in place only to find that the lever will not budge. Rather than applying force and potentially damaging something, I came here to you for advice. The following images are of the broken lever, sitting in place:
Am I risking damage by applying a greater force to remove the damaged lever? What is the best approach to removing it? If I'm correct about it being welded before, is it better to not remove it at all?
If I'm wrong about it being welded instead of replaced, and since there appears to be a substance seeping out between the broken lever and the part it attaches to...
1. Is there some sort of solvent I should apply reduce the amount of force required to remove it?
2. Is the substance visible there just incidental/buildup or is it crucial to the interaction between the lever and the part to which it is attached?
3. Is there any other factor I would be overlooking by yanking the broken lever out and popping the new one in?
I appreciate any help or advice you can give me.
Back then, it was covered under a warranty and quickly repaired by a nearby mechanic from a JD-authorized retailer. I may be mistaken, but I believe the part was not replaced and instead it was welded.
The same lever broke on the Sunday before last, and I immediately ordered a replacement. The new lever arrived a few days ago and upon trying to replace it today I removed the floor panel and the bolt holding the lever in place only to find that the lever will not budge. Rather than applying force and potentially damaging something, I came here to you for advice. The following images are of the broken lever, sitting in place:
Am I risking damage by applying a greater force to remove the damaged lever? What is the best approach to removing it? If I'm correct about it being welded before, is it better to not remove it at all?
If I'm wrong about it being welded instead of replaced, and since there appears to be a substance seeping out between the broken lever and the part it attaches to...
1. Is there some sort of solvent I should apply reduce the amount of force required to remove it?
2. Is the substance visible there just incidental/buildup or is it crucial to the interaction between the lever and the part to which it is attached?
3. Is there any other factor I would be overlooking by yanking the broken lever out and popping the new one in?
I appreciate any help or advice you can give me.