Any idea how it works (functionally, I mean)? Is it like the Hi-Lo range selector, except "Normal" or "Extra Low"? I saw in the post mentioned above that there may be a gear between 1st and 2nd on the main shifter that works with this creeper gear lever (something like "middle gear" on the main shifter, then hi creeper and low creeper on the creeper lever maybe?). I guess I don't quite understand how they work together. Any clarification appreciated!
So, I think I need to adjust the clutch and brakes (I see there are adjustment screws for those...the clutch has to be pressed all the way down to disengage, and the brakes don't grab until they are fully pressed, so the parking brake doesn't work). That said, all the main gears seem to work fine and shift fairly easy (once you know where they are), the high-low range shifts easily...the 2WD/4WD shifting seemed to need a little loosening up, but that seems to shift easily too, and the 4WD does engage...the differential lock engages and disengages, although I prob need a little more practice learning how/when it engages easily when I need it. The hydraulics powering the loader seem to be plenty strong. The engine putters it's way to life without an excessive amount of cranking (*sounds like* it starts off on 1 cylinder and the other cylinder starts firing shortly after, so maybe I need to replace the glow plugs and check that circuit to make sure both are heating up), but then runs strong and smoothly once it's running. It's loud, needs a better muffler! It's been repainted, and there's little to no rust on the tractor itself. The serial # on this B6000 suggests it is a 1973 model, I believe...it needs a few minor fixes, but I'm pretty impressed that a 40+ year old tractor runs and works just like it should. I need to add a ROPS and better seat, get some lights working, etc., but seems like some maintenance and minor repairs are definitely worth doing.
Cheers,
Dave
