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    Snow removal problem

    I live in Idaho above the snow line and have been forced to learn to deal with significant snow and drifting. For light snow I use my CanAm side by side with plow to clear our driveway which is gravel and very steep climb up hill from the house to the main road, also gravel. My next tool is...
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    HST Problem

    For those who wanted to know the outcome and final diagnosis, the winner is "bent linkage". The linkage from the drive pedal to the transmission was bent just enough to keep it from fully reversing the drive direction valves permitting just enough forward pressure to move the tractor. Repair...
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    HST Problem

    Well Burks in Caldwell ID was able to get me into the schedule this afternoon. Initial survey indicates two distinct issues: the damper cylinder for the drive pedal, and a malfunctioning reversing valve which controls the drive direction with it stuck favoring reverse but allowing a crawl...
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    HST Problem

    yes picture is accurate for shavings although mine wasn't that bad with regard to amount.
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    HST Problem

    None of the shavings are discolored nor was the fluid. The drive pedal is hard to work and will move with effort forward to reverse and back. Can place it in neutral with a bit of "feel". Still no torque out of the transmission.
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    HST Problem

    RCW Thank you for your continued assistance. Been more than 50 hours since the filter was changed. Shavings are best described as long shavings rolled up along with the usual tiny flakes. Given your comments I would describe the amount as extremely large given the number of hours on filter...
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    HST Problem

    Guys, Thank you for all the inputs and suggestions. After reviewing your suggestions, I went over the tractor again this morning. Rust is not an issue however the news is not good. The pedal travel is a separate issue from the lack of drive torque. The pedal damper cylinder cover is torn...
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    HST Problem

    I rarely use the parking brake so that was off. No unusual noises and maintenance has been done but due. Fluid is Kubota brand. No obstructions or bent parts. No binding that I can find. Worth looking again. Fluid level is in overfill currently on flat surface Thanks.
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    HST Problem

    Guys, Thanks for the coaching! Much appreciated. Tractor is Kubota L3200. Three point works fine as does the controls for the bucket. When I say the sight gauge was white means I could see no fluid in the sight about 1/2 gal of fluid corrected that problem however tractor was not totally...
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    HST Problem

    Was working with my HST tractor today and all was going fine until I was stuck in reverse. Pedal was stuck in reverse and would not go into forward. Finally got the pedal to move by depressing clutch pedal and shifting into neutral. Pedal was extremely stiff. Got tractor to near level ground...