JD 3520 4x4 Issues, and Gator 550 XUV (and Right of Way Mowing Video)

[Thowle]

Hey again!

Got the tractor back from being serviced.. they said nothing was wrong with it; it does seem to be doing better after a full "severe duty maintenance" though.

Today when we were mowing, the MFWD started having issues engaging; actually, it's engaging, but the light isn't illuminating. On first key-up, the light illuminates in test mode, but not when in active 4WD.

Is there a sensor/switch somewhere on the linkage that could have gotten knocked loose?

Also, on the Gator 550 XUV -- tons of issues that caused major problems today. The transmission will not shift from Reverse to High, and vice versa without having directional momentum... and by that, I mean.. ~1 MPH before it shifts.. and it's of course a hard shift.

This caused major issues when at a steep embankment, trying to reverse.. and cant. Or, running into a hive of yellow jackets.. big problems.


Figured you might enjoy some videos from today too...

 

[Thowle]

 

[Thowle]

fyi, found the culprit of the mfwd light. On the 3520 the sensor switch is on the transmission. On the left side, between the rear wheel and the step. Behind the engagement linkage. It's hard to get to to plug back in, but in the same respect, easy to reach for a branch to knock it out.