hst pedal sticking

[jake044]

Hst pedal sticks going forward (L2800). It's ok for about ten minutes after being lubed. Lithium lube lasts longer than regular grease. Has been this way from day one. Any solutions to this?

 

[Motion]

Does it only stick in forward, what about reverse? To unstick it, I assume you need to step on reverse. Be careful if someone other than yourself drives the tractor, until this issue is resolved. Is there any other linkage or components which could cause the sticking. If lubricating the exterior components helps then that should eliminate the transmission. Are you certain that the lithium is penetrating into the pivot points. Consider cleaning very good and try some Kroil, Mouse Milk, PB Blaster or any thin penetrant.

 

[85Hokie]

Check the linkages - as Motion mentioned.... something is binding or not greasing well

 

[jake044]

Does it only stick in forward, what about reverse? To unstick it, I assume you need to step on reverse. Be careful if someone other than yourself drives the tractor, until this issue is resolved. Is there any other linkage or components which could cause the sticking. If lubricating the exterior components helps then that should eliminate the transmission. Are you certain that the lithium is penetrating into the pivot points. Consider cleaning very good and try some Kroil, Mouse Milk, PB Blaster or any thin penetrant.

Thank you for the quick reply!
Only sticks in forward. Don't have to do reverse to unstick. It releases under pressure but no way to gently move forward. Couldn't see any other linkage that may cause it. Sprayed all connections I saw with silicone. I will try the cleaning and regrease it.

Thanks again

 

[jake044]

Check the linkages - as Motion mentioned.... something is binding or not greasing well

Will do. Thank you.

Like your quote - retired teacher here.

 

[johnjk]

Do you have a mmm? I have issues with the linkage binding on my B1700 if I don’t have the mower lowered enough

 

[jake044]

Will do. Thank you.

Like your quote - retired teacher here.

 

[jake044]

Do you have a mmm? I have issues with the linkage binding on my B1700 if I don’t have the mower lowered enough

Rookie here, I'm assuming mmm is mid mount mower. If my assumption is correct, I don't have one. Actually, even if my assumption is wrong, I don't have one.

 

[johnjk]

Rookie here, I'm assuming mmm is mid mount mower. If my assumption is correct, I don't have one. Actually, even if my assumption is wrong, I don't have one.

Sorry. Yes, mid mounted mower.

 

[rentthis]

That tractors HST pedal has a damper cylinder (with corrugated rubber cover). I have replaced those to great success. It could have been faulty when new.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Second what rentthis said.

 

[Outdrz]

Hst pedal sticks going forward (L2800). It's ok for about ten minutes after being lubed. Lithium lube lasts longer than regular grease. Has been this way from day one. Any solutions to this?

Sounds like you're just bragging that you got the "poor man's cruise control option"...

Some of us might want to re-create that "problem".... (joking, ofc)

 

[jake044]

That tractors HST pedal has a damper cylinder (with corrugated rubber cover). I have replaced those to great success. It could have been faulty when new.

Thanks rentthis, I don't recall seeing one, but that doesn't mean it's not there. Will do a closer inspection.

 

[jake044]

Thanks to all who replied. I found pivot points, hidden under sheet metal, next to the parking brake lever. Been hitting it with silicone. Getting better with each application. My poor buddy went ten years with no lube there. No wonder he argued with me about moving'