Hydro Bounce

[orwell]

My 10 year old x748 seems to bounce more than I remember when new. It seems the forward pedal is extremely sensitive when mowing on rough ground. Anyone one else experience this ? I changed hydro oil and filter using John Deere Low Viscosity Hy-Gard Hydraulic and Transmission Oil, no change.

 

[seville009]

Your body is also ten years older.......those rides just get worse as the years go on.....

 

[oldnslo]

I think Deere put a damper - shock absorber on the HST linkage. Chance that is wearing out over ten years of use allowing pedals to move - bounce easier.

 

[orwell]

Your body is also ten years older.......those rides just get worse as the years go on.....

True, but I think it's more than my age.

 

[orwell]

I think Deere put a damper - shock absorber on the HST linkage. Chance that is wearing out over ten years of use allowing pedals to move - bounce easier.

That would be an easy fix, I'll look into that. Thanks for the tip.

 

[beenthere]

I don't see a damper on the forward/reverse pedal linkage in JD parts.
But on rough ground, I find using the cruise lock helps to control "bounce".

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/71351/referrer/navigation/pgId/505004700

 

[oldnslo]

Not sure how to post the link but shock absorber is part number MIU804693.
Shown is section 50 power train, control hydrostatic

 

[beenthere]

Thanks. See it.

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/71351/referrer/navigation/pgId/504223609

 

[orwell]

Finally got around to changing out the shock absorber that connects to the hydro pedal. Problem solved.
Thanks for the help.

 

[oldnslo]

Thanks for letting us know what solved your problem