Jay4200
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 23, 2005
- Messages
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- Location
- Hudson/Weare, NH
- Tractor
- L4200GST w/ LA680 & BX2200D w/ LA211
I usually try to chop the throttle before changing gears or reversing with my L4200GST. I also make sure to stop before reversing. Lately while snowblowing, however, I've been keeping the RPMs pinned at PTO speed while shifting and reversing - just too complicated and time-consuming to run a variable throttle (Ever chop the throttle while the blower still has snow in it? It's ugly). I still stop before reversing, and I never use the foot clutch. I've heard that the GST is designed for full-power operation, and it makes sense that it is, but I was wondering about wear characteristics (wet clutches?) and if full-power operation vs. reduced-power shifting makes any kind of a substantial difference in longevity of clutches or whatever is in there that might or does wear out.
So, along those lines, is there anything inside that wears out, and if so, how often does it usually wear out, and what is a ballpark cost of doing the required maintenance when it does wear out?
So, along those lines, is there anything inside that wears out, and if so, how often does it usually wear out, and what is a ballpark cost of doing the required maintenance when it does wear out?