CK35 HST- Gears are extremely hard to change

TJP89 · Feb 10, 2015

No, that's not normal for me. Only time I get a grinding noise is if I try to shift without putting in the clutch.

Fallon · Feb 10, 2015

TJP89 said:
No, that's not normal for me. Only time I get a grinding noise is if I try to shift without putting in the clutch.

I get grinding any time the tractor is moving & I try to shift. Sometimes I need to let it roll a hair so gears will line up. It won't really grind there as it slips in after less than 1 tooth of movement. I don't recall grinding related to the clutch & don't clutch to shift much if at all.

Amvcane · Feb 10, 2015

curly said:
Another thing that happens. When it's been left overnight (or nights). When I first crank up and press the rockeer pedal it sounds like it's grinding. Is that a normal thing?

Sounds like you are not fully engaged in the range you have selected. Try moving the range selector to neutral, verify by stepping on the treadle, wait a couple seconds and reselect the desired range. If this works, stop using the range selector handle to help you get on and off the tractor.