520H Forward and reverse lever

[Thetbone 3]

Hey all, did not know where to post this question.

1993 520H the lever to control forward and reverse, should I be able to maintain a speed without having to hold the lever in the same position?  If I let go the tractor slows down.

Thanks.

[Handy Don 12,436]

24 minutes ago, Thetbone said:

Hey all, did not know where to post this question.

1993 520H the lever to control forward and reverse, should I be able to maintain a speed without having to hold the lever in the same position?  If I let go the tractor slows down.

Thanks.

Yes, you should.

The way to address this is to adjust the tightness of the bolt adding friction to the motion control cam (friction should be enough to hold a steady setting but easily overcome by manually moving the control lever or stepping on the brake pedal)..

Using the search bar at the top of the page, key “tractor 1993 520-H” then select to search in “Files” and the option “use all my search terms"

That will give you a list of the forum’s documents for your tractor.

Download and read the operator manual (with “OM” in the title), which describes the process of adjusting the friction.

 

Another useful manual is the Eaton 1100 service manual. Search for "Transmission Hydro Eaton 11 SM”.

 

Follow the steps carefully and you’ll no longer be left “holding the lever”. 😁

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by Handy Don

[Thetbone 3]

Handy Don, thank you for the reply and the direction, much appreciated.

[Thetbone 3]

Handy Don, I referenced the manual, I actually have the original manual when the tractor was purchased, but I do not see where to adjust as you said?

[lynnmor 7,352]

Page 15 in your owners manual.

 

[Thetbone 3]

Thank you!