duffer
Platinum Member
Ever since I got my 2538 HST changing gear ranges (L-M-H) has been a PITA. I chalked it up to it being new. Well now, it has 700 hours on it, and it seemed to be getting worse.
Low and behold, I happened to check the lever connection at the tranny, and saw that the "hinge bolt" was so loose it was almost falling out. Tightened it up and it's easier to shift now. Not great, but better. So if any of you are having problems shifting between ranges, you might want to check the connecting bolt for the lever to the tranny.
Same thing is true for the 3 pt hitch lever. Mine got so loose that I couldn't keep any attachment up in the air. Turns out the shifter lever was too loose. Tightened up the two nuts on the tension spring assembly and it works much better now.
Just a heads up for any of you experiencing these issues.
Low and behold, I happened to check the lever connection at the tranny, and saw that the "hinge bolt" was so loose it was almost falling out. Tightened it up and it's easier to shift now. Not great, but better. So if any of you are having problems shifting between ranges, you might want to check the connecting bolt for the lever to the tranny.
Same thing is true for the 3 pt hitch lever. Mine got so loose that I couldn't keep any attachment up in the air. Turns out the shifter lever was too loose. Tightened up the two nuts on the tension spring assembly and it works much better now.
Just a heads up for any of you experiencing these issues.
