Century 2028 Transmision Problem. Help!!!

[CenturyGreg]

I just bought a new Century 2028. I brought it home today with 1hr. on it. I took my son for a ride and for no reason the tractor stopped and stalled itself. After playing with it for a while, this is what I found. When the range lever is in 1(low) or 2(medium) the tractor will travel about 30 feet then slowly begin to stop as if you were applying the brakes. The further you travel the "tighter" it gets, until the tractor will not move. If you put the tractor in reverse and back up 6 inches it frees up, but if you start foreward again it repeats the process. If the range lever is in 3(high) the tractor works perfectly. My dealer closed a 2:00 so I did not get to talk to them, but I thought maybe someone here could give me some insight. Thank you!! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[ronnie2005]

Do you have it in 4wd? If so, put it 2wd and see if it does the same thing. Either case, the dealer still needs to look at it.

 

[3035user]

Are you sure your brake is releasing?

 

[CenturyGreg]

Yes, it does it in both 2wd and 4wd. It is also not related to the brakes or the differtial lock. My first impression was that it was a brake hanging up, but after further investigation it seems to be related only to the range selector in the transmision. In high range the tractor works perfectly.

 

[GEB]

Dam the bad luck!
It sounds as if theres no oil or a very bad bearing,
but it's got to have gear oil in it!
I cant even think of a simply fix.....?
If they have to take it apart by all means ask for a different tractor.
I'm no expert but it dont sound good.
Good luck
And please let us know what the problem is.

Gene

 

[SHIFTY]

Check the sight level window in the rear of the machine,pull the front axle plug and see if it reads full , How much and what type of fuel is in the machine, Is the fuel filter bowl white or possibally gelled?

 

[Chipperman]

CenturyGreg
The dealer you bought from has an excellent reputation and I am sure they will make it right. I understand you have a new tractor and the last thing you want is a problem. Like any other tractor it is mechanical and it is built by people. Give the dealer a call on Monday and they will take care of it for you.
Good Luck and Happy Tractoring
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[CenturyGreg]

I did check the front and main gear oil levels, they were fine. What really stumps me is that the tractor works fine in high range. I haven't used the tractor, but it made no attempt to "bind up" in high range during the small amount of time I did mess with it. Does anyone know the protocall for what I should do if they do have to split this tractor in half to fix it? I hate the thought of buying a brand new tractor and having someone in the transmission already. The dealer does not have any more 2028's or I would probably tell them I want another tractor. American Jawa doesn't make the Century's anymore, this tractor was replaced with a Zetor C29 so I couldn't even have them get me a new one of the same tractor. They do have another Century there, but it is a bigger one (I think a 40hp.). Do I have a leg to stand on to ask for a different tractor, or will I have to just let them fix mine and pretend I like it? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Chipperman]

CenturyGreg
Don't let thoughts of disater take control. You may find it is something minor. Give the dealer a chance to find the issue.
Happy Tractoring.
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JCar]

I have had something similar happen with one or two on my lot before, but turned out to be nothing but a brake adjustment, try pushing hard on the brake peddle a number of times to make sure the linkage is working freely, should be a simple fix, these tractors rarely have any problems. good luck