HST Pedal Damper

[NickAdams]

I noticed that the pedal damper was disconnected - appears that the clip fell off. When trying to replace it, I fully depressed the pedal but the damper did not quite line up with the hole. My instinct was to bang it in with a hammer - but thought better of it. One thing that concerned me is that to get it close (as shown in the picture) the pedal was fully depressed- maybe not good - maybe good?

I reviewed the shop manual re checking and adjusting the neutral but the pin is so close I think I am missing something. The pictures in the manual are not clear (very grainy), so it is hard to see what should be done. Hopefully, a simple solution? Bang it in with a hammer?

Your help is appreciated.

 

[Dustball]

Is the damper functional? It should extend and retract smoothly but with even resistance throughout. The damper is not a spring. It adds resistance to the pedal motion but should not stop it from returning to center.

 

[NickAdams]

So I should be able to pull it a longer and compress it shorter? Did not feel like it's pliable but I'll see today. If I can pull it a little longer - should I push the pin the hole and clip it in?

 

[Dustball]

So I should be able to pull it a longer and compress it shorter? Did not feel like it's pliable but I'll see today. If I can pull it a little longer - should I push the pin the hole and clip it in?

Yes, you should be able to move it by hand but there will be resistance. The pedal arm is what extends/retracts the damper, not the other way around. The damper will stay wherever it is if it's disconnected as there is no internal force to extend or retract it.

But I should say this- without the damper connected, the pedal should return back to center on its own.

 

[D2Cat]

Maybe you're just not getting it lined up since it's in a close area. Might use a bench grinder to form a slight (smooth champher) taper on the end of the pin to allow it to line up easier.

 

[NickAdams]

Turns out its really bent - does not retract. Trying to source a used one - new one at Messicks = ~$200. Yes - tractor runs fine without it. Thanks.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Turns out its really bent - does not retract. Trying to source a used one - new one at Messicks = ~$200. Yes - tractor runs fine without it. Thanks. View attachment 170164

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