MarksA-C Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Well, I think the 6518 is starting to show signs of trouble. sm02 I was out snowblowing and the trans seems to "Skip". Its jumpy and seems to miss and catch. Its a Eaton 850 trans. Maybe its time for new fluid and filter? Or is the 6518 in need for a trans replacement/rebuild? Mark-
joshuaareed Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Snowblowing????? It has been sunny and upwards of 60 degrees here in central NY. Mark is that a hydro or a gear drive in the 6518? By the statement "fluid and filter" I would guess it is a Hydro. Maybe it got over worked when you were snowblowing the opossums. Just kidding, I think it was you with the pics of snowblowing and opossums getting flung out.
MarksA-C Posted March 29, 2009 Author Posted March 29, 2009 quote:Originally posted by joshuaareed Snowblowing????? It has been sunny and upwards of 60 degrees here in central NY. Mark is that a hydro or a gear drive in the 6518? By the statement "fluid and filter" I would guess it is a Hydro. Maybe it got over worked when you were snowblowing the opossums. Just kidding, I think it was you with the pics of snowblowing and opossums getting flung out. Yeah, it was me, kind of.. Simpletom photoshoped the picture. We got hit with 4-6" last night.
sunrunner Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Mark - I just rewired/lubed and adjusted all, tuned up/oil changed my 6516 and changed the freak'en drive belt(what a painXX(in the a**) yesterday - I plan on doing a tranny fluid/filter change next weekend.....If you don't attack yours first - I'll keep you updated on how it goes:D - Can you explain more on the SKIP part? Tranny or belt?
MarksA-C Posted March 29, 2009 Author Posted March 29, 2009 quote:Originally posted by sunrunner Mark - I just rewired/lubed and adjusted all, tuned up/oil changed my 6516 and changed the freak'en drive belt(what a painXX(in the a**) yesterday - I plan on doing a tranny fluid/filter change next weekend.....If you don't attack yours first - I'll keep you updated on how it goes:D - Can you explain more on the SKIP part? Tranny or belt? Its in the tranny. It will seem to lurch when driving. Kind of loose power and then go again but really fast.
sunrunner Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 No weird noises from the trans - just loss of power and back on - No leaks?
MarksA-C Posted March 29, 2009 Author Posted March 29, 2009 quote:Originally posted by sunrunner No weird noises from the trans - just loss of power and back on - No leaks? Sometimes it making a clicking noise, but besides that nothing. Has a small leak but it is still full of fluid.
sunrunner Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 I am going thru the manuals for the hydro types I have.... One troubleshooting chapter says: Loss of power 1 - Check fluid level 2 - Check external control linkage 3 - Check Dump or by-pass valve 4 - replace transmissionXX( another: System jerky when starting: 1 - Inspect external control linkage 2 - Check valves 3 - XX( one more for now: release valve - check broken/slipping drive belt clutch idler pulley bracket not moving low fluid drive linkage not functional - check all fluid restriction - check for kinks or bends in tubes/hoses or clogged filter8 drive pulley not secured to transaxle damage to transaxleXX( that one was out of the eaton 850 manual
MarksA-C Posted April 3, 2009 Author Posted April 3, 2009 GOOD NEWS! As it turns out the belt is in really bad shape. It was tighter on the pulleys when cool but when it would heat up it would stretch a lot. I am still going to change out the fluid and filter but I think the belt is the overall problem.
joshuaareed Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 Good to hear Mark, hope you get her back up on her feet soon.
sunrunner Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Have you replaced one before? Mine brought FIRST BLOOD after four hours of work on the tractor and not a scratch - Then I decided to change the belt^
MowerMechanic Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 wow, that reminds me i havnt started my 6512.5 since octoberB)
sunrunner Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Just wondering how you making out with the belt?sm01
MarksA-C Posted April 6, 2009 Author Posted April 6, 2009 quote:Originally posted by sunrunner Just wondering how you making out with the belt?sm01 Well...waiting on NAPA. Called them and ordered it and still waiting for the call back... Going to call them later and see whats going on.
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