I bought an X500 a few days ago and I've found that it rolls forward quite easily when my foot is off the pedals, and it's on any kind of a slope. I realize that most hydros creep forward on a slope, but the X500 is doing more than creeping. I would like better control when on a slope by a drop-off. Could this be improved (hold position better) with an adjustment of some kind? It holds position much better in reverse than it does going forward.
X500 rolls forward with foot off pedals
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mfreund
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The adjustment I would suggest is appling the brake pedal. All kidding aside. You might be able adjust the pedal travel from under the tractor but I am not familiar with this tractor(used to have a x195). It may be possible to get the hydro to a "more" neutral postion.
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My X595 (around 300 hrs) has the same problem, in either direction. I mentioned it to my dealer and he said it "sounds like some kind of a high-pressure pump problem" (ka-ching!! $$) 
, so I figured I'd just put up with it, and keep a foot poised over the brake pedal. 100 +/- hrs later, still okay...
, so I figured I'd just put up with it, and keep a foot poised over the brake pedal. 100 +/- hrs later, still okay...