I do have a question about moving the tractor. There is no pin to release the drive of rear end and I don't know how to move it without starting it?
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, Feb 01, 2011 09:34 PM
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Posted February 10, 2011 - 10:47 AM
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Posted February 10, 2011 - 10:53 AM
You got to be careful manually moving the hydrostatic tranny's.
As long as you go slow your ok
As long as you go slow your ok
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Posted February 10, 2011 - 10:36 PM
Doc,
If the driveshaft is siezed up, and you push the hydro tractor, can that do damage to the hydro? Does the driveshaft have to spin as the tractor moves?
If the driveshaft is siezed up, and you push the hydro tractor, can that do damage to the hydro? Does the driveshaft have to spin as the tractor moves?
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Posted February 10, 2011 - 11:06 PM
The driveshaft does not need to move when pushing the tractor.Just push it slow so the pump does not load up.
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 07:11 AM
The driveshaft does not need to move when pushing the tractor.Just push it slow so the pump does not load up.
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 01:45 PM
isnt there a valve that you turn under the fender like the 1256?
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 01:57 PM
isnt there a valve that you turn under the fender like the 1256?
I just went to look, no valve I can see!!!!
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 02:02 PM
its like a t handle or something. i read about it on another forum om mtf but i couldnt find it
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 02:28 PM
isnt there a valve that you turn under the fender like the 1256?
My 1256 doesn't have a valve,I don't think any tube frame came with one.
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 03:53 PM
My 1256 doesn't have a valve,I don't think any tube frame came with one.
Maynard is correct there is no free wheeling valve on any of the tubeframe tractors.
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 06:50 PM
well i looked at the service manuals i got for the 1225 and the hydrostat an i cant find anything about how to move the tractor when not running other then it says "do not tow tractor" so i dont know what to tell ya
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Posted February 11, 2011 - 11:27 PM
The parking brake handle is under the left front side of the fender. When you are sitting on the seat, it is just under your thigh. You can also pull the double idler away from the belts to keep the drive shaft from turning/loading the pump. That should do the trick.
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Posted February 12, 2011 - 05:31 AM
That won't stop the pump from turning as it is being driven by the rear wheels at that point.It will however stop the extra drag of the engine on it and may push a tad easier,but push/pull it slow.
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Posted February 12, 2011 - 07:37 AM
That won't stop the pump from turning as it is being driven by the rear wheels at that point.It will however stop the extra drag of the engine on it and may push a tad easier,but push/pull it slow.
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Posted February 12, 2011 - 08:17 AM
Awol, great job on striking a deal on a new Bolens. She looks to be in great shape and the snow caster is in really good shape too. Sucks that you had the weather you did to go get it but I am sure you feel it was worth it in the end 
I hate trying to move the hydro tractors that don't have a release. Just go slow with it. You can feel them start to load up the pump if you are going to fast.
I hate trying to move the hydro tractors that don't have a release. Just go slow with it. You can feel them start to load up the pump if you are going to fast.
