2520 Hard to put in gear

[EricC]

Hi

I recently bought a 2007 2520 with 34hrs on it. I find that it is sometime hard to put in low range or high. Low range seems to be the hardest.

Is it a simple adjustments or is something wrong?

Thank you

Eric

[jdbower]

It happens to me all the time and it's normal. If you touch the forward/reverse pedals a bit while you're shifting it will go into gear easily - you just need to sync up the gears properly.

[kennyd]

Jeff is 100% correct. The gears are not synchronized so you must "line them up" sometimes by touching the hydro pedal. Mine has also done this since new...

[EricC]

Thanks guys!!

I'm glad to hear it's normal.


Heres a pic of her. The ROPS were off since I had just got it out of the trailer (enclosed).




Eric

[FastPauly]

Yep...Jdbower has the answer. A SLIGHT step on the go pedals as you are pushing the Hi/Lo lever will give you "click..click" feedback feeling in your hand as the mechanical part of the drive system connects up.

[Runner]

Conversely, if you forget to select a range before you let off the brake on a hill, be SURE to come to a stop BEFORE trying to put it in low or high. Otherwise, you'll grind off a pound or two.

Don't ask how I know this.

[Deadman]

Straight cut gears......they just need to be lined up!
Touch pedals as above!

[Nuru]

Jeff is 100% correct. The gears are not synchronized so you must "line them up" sometimes by touching the hydro pedal. Mine has also done this since new...

Samething on my 2003 4310, i will let ya'll know iff it happens on the 3520.

[Nuru]

Good pic by the way.

[BigD9]

Same on the 2320 tractor. By the way, what is the white stuff in the picture?