ssbogger
New member
Hey all,
I came in to the tractor world a few weeks ago and now every free minute I have is spent either on the machine or tinkering with it!
I have a few questions though specifically relating toward the clutch, shifting gears and how the tractor should react.
The machine is a LS XG3025 with synchro shuttle. 3 ranges with 4 gears in each range, forward and reverse.
Issue 1. - The tractor wants to move forward or reverse a little when shifting to FWD or REV from a complete stop. (Note that the other levers have to be in gear for this to happen). I have checked the clutch pedal free play and it is within the mfg specs. Is this normal for a tractor? I know I have had motorcycles that jump slightly when shifting into first gear from neutral but this is my first tractor and I don't want to do anything that is harmful to it.
Issue 2. - It was my understanding that with they synchro shuttle I would be able to shift gears within the same range while moving and using the clutch. For instance, I'm in High range and 1st gear and want to upshift to 2nd and then to 3rd all without stopping just like a person would do in a car. Should I be able to do this without grinding gears? Everytime I attempt this it results in gear grinding and so I haven't tried it much. It also does it if I come to a stop and try to change the gear too fast in the same range. Something wrong or normal operation?
I came in to the tractor world a few weeks ago and now every free minute I have is spent either on the machine or tinkering with it!
I have a few questions though specifically relating toward the clutch, shifting gears and how the tractor should react.
The machine is a LS XG3025 with synchro shuttle. 3 ranges with 4 gears in each range, forward and reverse.
Issue 1. - The tractor wants to move forward or reverse a little when shifting to FWD or REV from a complete stop. (Note that the other levers have to be in gear for this to happen). I have checked the clutch pedal free play and it is within the mfg specs. Is this normal for a tractor? I know I have had motorcycles that jump slightly when shifting into first gear from neutral but this is my first tractor and I don't want to do anything that is harmful to it.
Issue 2. - It was my understanding that with they synchro shuttle I would be able to shift gears within the same range while moving and using the clutch. For instance, I'm in High range and 1st gear and want to upshift to 2nd and then to 3rd all without stopping just like a person would do in a car. Should I be able to do this without grinding gears? Everytime I attempt this it results in gear grinding and so I haven't tried it much. It also does it if I come to a stop and try to change the gear too fast in the same range. Something wrong or normal operation?