2538 will not shift out of high range

[3gunr]

Ihave a 2017 2538 with 145 hrs , mine seems to have gotten much easier to shift ranges although i have never put it in high. would also like to see a pic if possible . love the tractor.

 

[bglz42]

I don't think I can get a camera in there. It is all black too.


Look at the sub range shifter. There is a rod connected to it with a washer and an a cotter pin on the bottom. Follow that rod. It connects to a small lever on the side of the transmission, also with a pin and washer. When you move the sub range shifter, it actuates the other lever (bellcrank) to shift the ranges. There is a 12mm bolt next the the bellcrank. I backed it off 1.5 turns, and it relieves the tension. Then the lever would move. I hooked the rod back up, and was back in business! Greased it up good, now moves through the gears very smoothly.

 

[TractorNH]

Guessing the rod you're talking about is part number 5 in this diagram and the bolt you backed off is part number 20 and the part you jiggled is part number 2?

 

[bglz42]

Exactly! Thanks, I tried to find that diagram but couldn't.

To gain access to the bolt, I had to remove the pedal linkage and push it out of the way. The bolt is hidden behind it.

 

[bridge4]

Guessing the rod you're talking about is part number 5 in this diagram and the bolt you backed off is part number 20 and the part you jiggled is part number 2?

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Thanks for the graphic! Huge help for me.

Now, what's the best way to get at that area with a cabbed tractor? From Below?

 

[thompjs]

I loosened the 12mm bolt and lever is still stuck. What am I missing?

 

[bglz42]

Are you trying to move the shifter with the tractor off? Make sure the tractor is running and not in a bind...

 

[thompjs]

Are you trying to move the shifter with the tractor off? Make sure the tractor is running and not in a bind...

Either way it won't move out of high gear.

 

[bridge4]

I don't know if this is still happening to you, it's happened to me quite frequently lately.

Here's the only trick I know that works every time. Go park the tractor, have some food and let it cool off. Then 30 minutes or so go back out and wiggle it around a bit.

I noticed it happens when I use High gear after hard work for a few hours and I am returning to my house driving down the highway. I'm wondering if something to do with the heat in the transfer box or whatever a tractor has is the issue. Letting it sit has fixed the issue 3 times now. Just an three hours ago for the latest one.

 

[bglz42]

I wish I had an answer... I rarely use high gear anymore, moved to a very hilly place so it stays in low range most of the time.