MT1601D transmission issues again!

GAdawgs · Feb 17, 2014

I have tried to attach a picture of my gear housing after a 5 minute drive. It is completely foam, I may be wrong but I don't think it is supposed to do that. I have no speed or power in 2nd and 3rd, and it won't even move on an incline. 1st has some speed, but very little power. I had to crack the tractor in the fall to break the clutch from the flywheel. Do you think I screwed something up putting it back together or could it be as simple as bad fluid?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Gerry569 · Feb 17, 2014

I am quite sure about 2 issue in your case. First for the tractor not moving it more a clutch issue. You may try to adjust the pedal link. For the foam in the transmission it more a leak on the suction line. could be the o ring a the oil pump.

PILOON · Feb 18, 2014

Gerry569 said:
I am quite sure about 2 issue in your case. First for the tractor not moving it more a clutch issue. You may try to adjust the pedal link. For the foam in the transmission it more a leak on the suction line. could be the o ring a the oil pump.

You are a geared tractor, the foam is in all probability water mixed in with the oil. Generally water can enter from a split rubber boot around the shifter. Replace if so , drain all fluid and replace with appropriate grade tractor hydraukic fluid.
I agree with clutch issue, again water can cause grief with the clutch sticking.
There is a screen to filter the fluid and if that is clogged it could also explain foam.
Milky frothy fluid is generally water mixed in.

I own a MT180D which is basically the same as your grey 1601. (4 digits=grey)

oliver28472 · Feb 19, 2014

I agree with above and have one more thing to add. I think you have too much oil in there. There is a fill level plug on the side. When you drain and refill, take that fill level plug out. When oil starts running out while filling, you are done.

Kernopelli · Feb 20, 2014

This may not help your specific current issues ( but I would look at adjusting your clutch pedal as described in the manual) and it may help in the future with other issues. http://home.comcast.net/~tdepooter/Mitsubishi MT160-180 Instruction Book Optimized.pdf is a free OEM operators manual for MT160/MT180 models. If you don't have one, save it to favorites AND print a copy. I&T's Mitsubishi MT160/MT180 or their MT160-Mt300 repair manual would be a must have. Almost always available on Ebay for under $20. I&T mitsubishi manual in Manuals & Books | eBay