OK, after several years of blissful operations, I have a problem, apparently. My 4WD selector lever has NO tension on it, no "clicky-clicky," nothing; it's just free to swing back & forth with no apparent internal connection, and no apparent change in drivetrain ability or sound. This is with the tractor either moving or stationary. Previously, there was always some small amount of tension as the 4WD lever was engaged, sort of "popping in," coupled with an increased whine in the drivetrain as the 4WD was engaged.
I say "internal," because the rod that's connected to the lever disappears into the transmission area. As far as I can determine, it's now in 4WD, which is OK, as that's what I need when snow blowing, but when I travel to a neighbor's drive, over paved road for about 2 miles, I always put it in 2WD, which worked just fine a week ago.
Before I start digging into manuals, has anyone else experienced this seeming disconnect on the 4WD lever? It sure feels like some sort of pin or perhaps a shift fork(??) has become disconnected.
As always, any help gratefully received.
I say "internal," because the rod that's connected to the lever disappears into the transmission area. As far as I can determine, it's now in 4WD, which is OK, as that's what I need when snow blowing, but when I travel to a neighbor's drive, over paved road for about 2 miles, I always put it in 2WD, which worked just fine a week ago.
Before I start digging into manuals, has anyone else experienced this seeming disconnect on the 4WD lever? It sure feels like some sort of pin or perhaps a shift fork(??) has become disconnected.
As always, any help gratefully received.