Recent content by bcrockar

Did this model come with a hoe or was it added and does it have bracing to front of machine? All pictures I find on the net have 3 pt. on rear. Could the leak be related to the stress caused by hoe? This would explain why leak increases during backhoe use. If all this is true you may want...

My dad has a M4700 ( built 1995 -1997 ) with only 250 hrs. This machine has gone up to 2 years with out use at times. After one of these extended down times the position control has become "very stiff" to operate. The three point hitch seems to operate fine when lifting bush hog. I also...

root cause of problem: one of three synchronizer keys had jammed in protruded position blocking shift into reverse. It appears one end of key was thrown outward by centrifugal force and jammed. See attached photos of shifter in reverse, neutral and forward. prevention: only coast while...

Yes I have verified linkage is not a problem. This was accomplished by removing the linkage completely ( leaves 1" of shaft protruding from top of transmission). Once I had the linkage clear I elevated and rotated one rear tire to spin gears in transmission. It went into forward with no...

I have developed a "no reverse" problem on 1998 L35 with 1250 hours. Machine has had multiple owners but has been very reliable for the 200 hrs I have owned it. Symptom is the shuttle shift lever feels blocked when reversing. Going from neutral to forward engages normally. I have removed...