branson 5530r

[chit3522]

Hello to everyone. I tried to use my 5530 for the first time this spring and it does not travel as it should. In low range the travel is slower than normal. In mid range and high range it will not move until rpm's reach 2000 and then it moves way slower than normal. Any ideas?

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[PapeCAT]

Please make a video of what you describe so we can better diagnose the issue.

 

[chit3522]

Sorry but I can't do a video. The tractor pretty much acts as I described. Takes off a little slow in low range and takes off really slow in mid and high range, almost as if the clutch is not fully engaged. Makes no noise, front end loader and 3 point lift work as they should.

 

[oldnslo]

Have you checked the clutch adjustment? On my 2400 the hydraulic pump is driven directly from the motor so the loader and 3PH will work with the clutch depressed.

 

[chit3522]

I have not adjusted clutch free play yet but it seems to not have any free play. Could that cause the clutch to not engage fully?

 

[emitchell]

Can you check and see if the creeper gear is engaged? is the parking brake engaged? If you put it in 4WD does that help?

 

[chit3522]

It is not in creep and parking brake is not engaged. Will check versus 4wd this weekend and adjust clutch free play. Thanks

 

[Sawworcs]

If the clutch pedal has no free play the clutch could be slipping. You should have 1" of free play. Good luck!

 

[chit3522]

Thanks Sawworcs, you are dead on. I adjusted the free play yesterday and everything works as it should.

I could not find detailed information about adjusting the free play and Branson operators manual was useless For anyone with the same problem, I discovered that the adjustment is quite easy. Remove the gray cover on the left side that holds the light switch. Use the stopper bolt to limit the upward travel of the clutch pedal so that it does not come up and hit the cover when reinstalled. Disconnect the turnbuckle from the clutch pedal arm and depress the clutch pedal to the desired free play of say 3/4" to 1" and with the pedal depressed you can observe how far to adjust the turnbuckle to get the proper free play.

Make the turnbuckle adjustment, reconnect it and recheck it. I do not think that the amount of free play is critical as the Branson manual says from .1" to 1.4" and I have seen recommendations from 5/8" to 1.25".

 

[terry sherrill]

i have a 5530r branson , it started jumping out of reverse and now it will not go into reverse at all , second is there a site where i can download a free parts manual

 

[chit3522]

i have a 5530r branson , it started jumping out of reverse and now it will not go into reverse at all , second is there a site where i can download a free parts manual

More than likely that you have excessive play in the shuttle u joint and it will have to be replaced. Take the dash cover off and adjust the shuttle travel to the "sweet spot". If still not engaging properly you will have to replace the u joint.

 

[dellwayne]

I am having the same issue, I assume the linkage needs adjusted, what have you tried?

 

[chit3522]

I am having the same issue, I assume the linkage needs adjusted, what have you tried?

"More than likely that you have excessive play in the shuttle u joint and it will have to be replaced. Take the dash cover off and adjust the shuttle travel to the "sweet spot". If still not engaging properly you will have to replace the u joint."

It really is that simple. The little u joint is kinda cheesy and it does not take much slack to create this problem.

 

[dellwayne]

"More than likely that you have excessive play in the shuttle u joint and it will have to be replaced. Take the dash cover off and adjust the shuttle travel to the "sweet spot". If still not engaging properly you will have to replace the u joint."

It really is that simple. The little u joint is kinda cheesy and it does not take much slack to create this problem.

Ok, thanks. I will look at that. I have had few minor issues, two major, the switch under the steering column quit, which is the neutral indicator with a similar cheesy lever which operates of of the shift lever, won't start with that out. Second , all power has quit to the pto , switches for the auto up and down, looked at all the relays, wiring, fuses etc, dealer can't help either, so it stays out of use, just had the front left final drive chew up the bearings, so waiting on parts to fix that. I really like the tractor, easy and fun to use, just a few irritations.

 

[dellwayne]

Ok, went to dealer bought u joint, replaced it, fine now. 80 dollars for that little u joint. I took my ball peen and adjusted the old one with a few blows to the side pins and it is actually tighter than the new one, should have done that first. Thanks for your help.

 

[dellwayne]

i have a 5530r branson , it started jumping out of reverse and now it will not go into reverse at all , second is there a site where i can download a free parts manual

Did you find a fix, I have worked on mine and found the shift fork problem, but unsure of how to fix it?