Confused by the manual of the L2501 HST

[nerwin]

I been reading through the manual for my L2501 and there are a few things that I am slightly confused about and was hoping some folks here could clear it up for me.

So the first one was operating the tractor it self. I know the L2501 has a clutch and you must push it in order to start the tractor. However, I wasn't aware that you also need to push the clutch in the change the range of the hydrostatic. The manual clearly states you must depress the clutch to "shift" into Low, Medium or High. However when I watched videos on this tractor, I never saw them doing that? They stop and put it in different range. Am I missing something here? Haha.

The second one has to do with engaging 4WD. The manual also states that you must depress the clutch to engage 4WD but again the videos don't show them using the clutch, they just pull the lever and to take it out of 4WD, you also need to depress the clutch?

Thirdly has to do with the PTO. I know that in order to engage PTO, you need to fully depress the clutch, move the PTO lever to on position and slowly release the clutch. This I do know. However, it doesn't mention that you need to push the clutch in to turn off the PTO, you can just shut it off and this ok? Do I need to be stopped to do this?

The manual is a bit confusing on some of the things. Just trying to clear these things up first. Because I don't want to damage the tractor the first time I go use it haha.

Thanks!

 

[mcmxi]

I been reading through the manual for my L2501 and there are a few things that I am slightly confused about and was hoping some folks here could clear it up for me.

So the first one was operating the tractor it self. I know the L2501 has a clutch and you must push it in order to start the tractor. However, I wasn't aware that you also need to push the clutch in the change the range of the hydrostatic. The manual clearly states you must depress the clutch to "shift" into Low, Medium or High. However when I watched videos on this tractor, I never saw them doing that? They stop and put it in different range. Am I missing something here? Haha.

The second one has to do with engaging 4WD. The manual also states that you must depress the clutch to engage 4WD but again the videos don't show them using the clutch, they just pull the lever and to take it out of 4WD, you also need to depress the clutch?

Thirdly has to do with the PTO. I know that in order to engage PTO, you need to fully depress the clutch, move the PTO lever to on position and slowly release the clutch. This I do know. However, it doesn't mention that you need to push the clutch in to turn off the PTO, you can just shut it off and this ok? Do I need to be stopped to do this?

The manual is a bit confusing on some of the things. Just trying to clear these things up first. Because I don't want to damage the tractor the first time I go use it haha.

Thanks!

It's an HST according to your first post in the other thread and confirmed by your photos, so there shouldn't be a clutch. A gear drive variant is available which is probably covered in the same manual so perhaps that's what's confusing you.

 

[nerwin]

It's an HST according to your first post in the other thread and confirmed by your photos, so there shouldn't be a clutch. A gear drive variant is available which is probably covered in the same manual so perhaps that's what's confusing you.

The L2501 HST, despite being hydrostatic does have a clutch still to engage the PTO. The new L2502 removed the clutch and opt for an electronic PTO.

 

[mcmxi]

The L2501 HST, despite being hydrostatic does have a clutch still to engage the PTO. The new L2502 removed the clutch and opt for an electronic PTO.

I thought you were referring to a clutch for the transmission. OK ... a PTO clutch ... makes sense. Your comment "I know the L2501 has a clutch and you must push it in order to start the tractor" had me thinking transmission.

 

[nerwin]

I thought you were referring to a clutch for the transmission. OK ... a PTO clutch ... makes sense.

That's the part where I'm confused as the manual states I need to use the clutch to change the range of the hydrostatic transmission or to out it in four-wheel. The manual is so vague haha.

 

[Rdrcr]

Just wait until you run and operate the tractor for hours with the parking brake engaged…I know I’ve done it, lol

You’ll be back on the forum asking what kind of potential damage you did to your L2501.
Don’t worry too much…you bought a really really good, reliable and simple tractor. It loves abuse!

Mike

 

[whatsupdoc]

The clutch is for the PTO to shift the transmission from say M to L you stop the tractor and change the shifter position.

 

[ken erickson]

So the first one was operating the tractor it self. I know the L2501 has a clutch and you must push it in order to start the tractor. However, I wasn't aware that you also need to push the clutch in the change the range of the hydrostatic. The manual clearly states you must depress the clutch to "shift" into Low, Medium or High. However when I watched videos on this tractor, I never saw them doing that? They stop and put it in different range. Am I missing something here? Haha.

The manual is confusing but if you go to page 32 you will get some clarity.

You can shift the range lever between L-M-H without pushing in the clutch but MUST be completely stopped and with the speed control pedal in the neutral position, Ie, not moving forward or reverse with the hydrostatic pedal.

IF you have a hard time shifting then you slightly depress speed control pedal, release the pedal, and then depress clutch pedal, wait a moment and then shift the range lever.

Keep in mind this applies ONLY to the HST version and not the gear drive version.


As far as disengaging the PTO I will depress the clutch and let the implement, in my case a brush cutter, come to a complete stop before disengaging the PTO with the PTO lever.

I fully stop and depress the clutch before engaging or disengaging the front axle drive. It maybe possible to disengage the front axle while not moving and not disengaging the clutch but I figure why take that chance?

 

[Dchemphill1]

You do not have to push clutch in to start the tractor nor to go into 4 wheel drive. Clutch is only used for PTO. I recommend when starting pto throttle down, clutch in and engage pto lever. Then release pto slowly...then you can throttle back up. To shift from L-M-H you simply stop slide to neutral and then to new gear selection. Gets easier the more you use it

 

[ken erickson]

You do not have to push clutch in to start the tractor nor to go into 4 wheel drive. Clutch is only used for PTO. I recommend when starting pto throttle down, clutch in and engage pto lever. Then release pto slowly...then you can throttle back up. To shift from L-M-H you simply stop slide to neutral and then to new gear selection. Gets easier the more you use it

My L2501 HST must have the clutch pedal depressed to start the engine. Page 39 of my owners manual.

 

[85Hokie]

I looked up the manual on the L2501 .........

and it says :

 

[nerwin]

I looked up the manual on the L2501 .........

and it says :

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Gosh I just have missed that

I've read so much.