Cant shift into low range

[winniedog]

Thanks for all the great advise everyone. I'll try it out tomorow.

 

[AStanton]

I think when the tractor is new, things are a little stiff. On my B3030, I found easier to switch ranges after hitting neutral first.

 

[winniedog]

Well I put it in 2wd and still no luck.
I'll look at linkage next.

 

[oldpilgrim]

When I got my new Mahindra a few months ago I had the same problem. I found that if I pressed the fwd then the rev pedal while on a flat surface, clutch it a couple of times, it would eventually go into gear. As the hours added up, the problem lessened and now is nearly gone. It seemed to be just tight tolerances in mine, maybe yours as well.

good luck

 

[oosik]

When my tractor was new - the range shift was stiff. Now I have a few hours on it the shift is a lot smoother.

 

[Rocky Hoffler]

I agree on not running 4wd on hard surface but if I am mowing pasture where extra traction is not needed I don't use 4wd to me its less wear and better fuel mileage.

 

[Herkypilot]

I agree on not running 4wd on hard surface but if I am mowing pasture where extra traction is not needed I don't use 4wd to me its less wear and better fuel mileage.

I agree with Rocky - when not needed, I take it out of 4x4.

HP

 

[radioman]

something is not right. On my bx, it might have trouble shifting h to l when I first had it , thats because I didnt know any better with HST. I was thinking like a car stick shift, clutch, then shift. or automatic -- stop completely and shift . With HST gearing, I learned its more of shifting the right moment without the clutch. I have gotten to the point where I dont think about it anymore.

Best advice I can give you is, be out of 4wd on grass. front wheels straight. hand on the h/l shift and hold it slightly in direction you want to shift and move tractor forward slowly and wait till it moves. DONT FORCE it!. all it takes is a slight pressure on handle, but before the binding feel. if this doesnt work -- take a look at this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/38039-cannot-shift-l3010-hst-into.html