Sluggish transmission engagement

[jdmcla]

whew!! I appreciate that. I was really starting to question my mechanical abilities (which aren't that bad I think)...I did just notice that when I tried to lower my 3 point hitch, the dial knob that's under, and in front of the seat was turned all the way closed...I didn't do this so, I opened it back up about 10 turns and the 3 point raises and lowers like it did before I lent the tractor out. I am just wondering if this had anthing to do with the symptoms. It's still taking a veeery long time to get up to speed. The engine isn't bogging down at all when I let the clutch out...it's just taking forever to get moving

 

[Nissan197]

That is the float control for the 3-point. That shouldn't have an effect on the tranny I would not think. Did you double check your fluid level?

 

[Sergei]

You might recheck the free play of the clutch pedal which should be between 0.79 to 1.18 inch per the service manual. If that's OK, then the bad news is he most likely burned up your clutch. Of course not knowing the age of the tractor it also could be normal wear or even oil on the disc and just bad timing for problem to show up. Either way if its the clutch or related items then that going to cost.
One think what does the engine RPM's do when your trying to move forward, stay the same or does it increase?
Also double check your range selector to make sure the linkage is working correctly and it's not stuck in low range and the deferential lock is not engaged.

 

[jdmcla]

I appreciate everyones input on this, I truly do. I adjusted my clutch linkage just about as far as it could go. This corrected the issue. Unfortunately, that tells me that the fu**ing "experienced" heavy equipment operator that used it, road the **** out of the clutch and took it way down. The tractor has 127 hours on it so I'm pretty...no I'm REALLY not happy with this. So that being said...anyone have any good recommendations on where to get a new/used clutch for the best price? Also, the tractor came without a service manual and I understand that they are about $170 from the manufacture. I really am just looking for the service intervals and what all needs to be done at these intervals. Any and all guidance is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Sergei]

I appreciate everyones input on this, I truly do. I adjusted my clutch linkage just about as far as it could go. This corrected the issue. Unfortunately, that tells me that the fu**ing "experienced" heavy equipment operator that used it, road the **** out of the clutch and took it way down. The tractor has 127 hours on it so I'm pretty...no I'm REALLY not happy with this. So that being said...anyone have any good recommendations on where to get a new/used clutch for the best price? Also, the tractor came without a service manual and I understand that they are about $170 from the manufacture. I really am just looking for the service intervals and what all needs to be done at these intervals. Any and all guidance is greatly appreciated!!

My guess he may never have used low range and stayed in high and that forced it to slip and wear down. From what I see in the service manual changing the clutch out requires a major disassembly of the tractor and something I would think needs to be done by a dealer. Big bucks!
This is one reason I never loan out my tools or equipment as I've learned from past experience.

 

[jwcinpk]

Same thing happened to me with the 6000 when it was new. I got 900 hours out of the clutch. It cost me about 1000$ for the clutch job. Once the clutch is hot it's pretty much done.