Differential lock

[TVZ]

I can't figure out how to lock the differential on my MF 1726E. The control by my right foot is sort of an upside-down capital "L", and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to move the lever down or to the side. Even by stepping on it, I can't seem to engage it by moving the lever down; but I also can't move it sideways. Can anybody clue me in here? Thnx...

 

[ruffdog]

I tried finding info but could only find a review saying you use your right heel. Normally, on other tractors, you put your heel on it and you feel it click in once the holes line up. Just try it. Drive slowly in a tight circle, push down with your heel, feel for it to engage. Once it does, it will start skidding one of the rear tires when driving in a tight circle. To unlock, let off your heel and back up to release the pressure on the mechanism and it pop out.

 

[oosik]

I push down with my right heel - about 25-30 pounds - you can feel it click and engage. When it engages the lever and your heel will drop down to the floor. Get your heel off the lever - it will click up and disengage. I don't remember ever having to back up to disengage. Of course, I've never driven in tight circles with the diffy lock engaged.

 

[ruffdog]

The tight circle thing was just for a quick test. (easier than finding a bunch of mud to play in)

 

[oosik]

You got a point there ruffdog.

 

[davrow]

Do you need to have 4-wheel drive engaged for diff lock to work?

 

[oosik]

On my tractor the diffy lock works in 2WD and/or 4WD. I would expect most 4WD tractors are that way. My lock works on the rear diffy only.

 

[WranglerX]

On my GC 1715 it works on rear diff only and does not care if in 2 or 4 WD...

Dale

 

[charlton289]

My 1705 I just put my toe on it and apply slight pressure and it should drop in if not just leave your foot on it and try going in reverse it only locks the rear axle and has nothing to do with the front drive. To release it just take your foot off it and it will release do to spring pressure I use mine when I mow my neighbors back field which doesn't matter if it spins I have AG tires on mine which are the best tires for me. I do alot of dirt work in soft conditions being self cleaning I don't get a lot of mud build up in my tread and the diff lock has saved me many many times from getting stuck.

 

[ruffdog]

You have to wait for the pins to drop into place. This is what the insides look like:

Kubota BX25 differential lock fail and repair This is the BAD news. - YouTube