Gator TH6x4 lurches when starting off

[Rocky98Formula]

Thank you to the previous posters who responded to my thread about transporting my new Gator TH6x4. I ended up renting a Uhaul and borrowed some 7 foot curved loading ramps to get it up and in.

I've got it home and one issue I am having is that in both forward and reverse, I have to rev the engine up quite a bit before I get any movement and when it finally does move it lunges and jerks from a standstill. Once it's moving it responds smoothly to my pedal, but from a stop it lurches. I'm new to Gators but pretty familiar with Deere tractors. I've read that some jerk is normal upon takeoff from a stop, but I'm not sure how much is normal. I was trying to reverse it up a small incline into my shed and it was quite tricky as it would bounce from rolling forward to jerking backwards at a high speed. It's a 2007 diesel model with about 680 hours. I bought it on auction from a local air force base. Other than that it's been great. What are some possible causes to the jerk? And are there any reading materials anyone could point me towards to better understand the CVT drivetrains in these Gators?

Thank you kindly,
Rocky

 

[beenthere]

I'd suggest starting with a complete fluid change in the tranny. And look close for any suspicious debris in the old oil.


Also look close at the drive belt and the movement of the clutch.. may need some attention.

Or replacement.
Here is a service doc. that may help
Service Transmission

 

[bigtiller]

Check the primary and secondary clutches. It may need new clutch buttons and a good cleaning.