6x4 (I think it's called) side by side

[Richard]

Don't have one (yet). First goal was to simply get it running, otherwise, I'd gotten rid of machine and saved the expense. I have manual for my tractor, mower and backhoe.... The service manual for my (15' hydraulically powered flexwing) mower, doesn't even tell me what type, weight fluid to use.... so I'm not always impressed with the manuals so I dig in first.

Initially, my goal is to get this thing essentially up & running. I'm trying to get some guidance before I have to get my hands dirty and simply find out on my own. (I was prepared to pull engine and do a full teardown, without the manual handy)

Replacement carb and drive belt are ordered. That will get me taking the drive train apart to a degree and then able to assess what I'm seeing. Then, take it from there.

 

[joecdeere]

Richard, didn't I send you a PDF of the manual? if not, message me your email and it's on the way. As far as shifting, as low of idle as it will run is best, but the shift has to be quick and full or you'll hear lots of damaging grinding, we replaced lots of shifting pieces due to poor shifting.

 

[bigtiller]

If I remember right, the grinding of gears is a sign that the clutch buttons are wearing down.

https://www.amazon.com/John-Deere-O...ator+clutch+rebuild+kit&qid=1711209855&sr=8-5

 

[Richard]

If I remember right, the grinding of gears is a sign that the clutch buttons are wearing down.

Amazon.com

My tractor has something like those that slow the PTO down when you disengage it. I didn't know how to describe them so thanks!! I wondered if it had those.

@joecdeere I did send my email, I'll send again in case I did it wrong.

 

[6string]

Check out 6X4 gator videos on YouTube. Repairs, restoration, and rebuilds and repairs on there. I worked for a neighbor once that had a diesel one and I loved using that thing. I almost bought one myself but chose a 4010 Mule instead. Gear grinding when putting in gear is cause by too fast engine idle speed. Has to be very low idle.

 

[TimberHole]

Check out 6X4 gator videos on YouTube. Repairs, restoration, and rebuilds and repairs on there. I worked for a neighbor once that had a diesel one and I loved using that thing. I almost bought one myself but chose a 4010 Mule instead. Gear grinding when putting in gear is cause by too fast engine idle speed. Has to be very low idle.

High idle will certainly cause this problem but the most common reason is flat spots on the primary clutch rollers and the all have flat spots. I usually replace the spring while I’m in there.