3 speed problems

[Lawn Ranger kid 14]

Heres the story I have a 3 speed unidrive in a l-107. Got it out this morning to plow snow had no problems with it. Used it for an hour and put it away. Got it back out about 2 hours later and the tranny acted almost like it was frozen it is keped outside but there was no change temp . It losened up after I moved it around a little. Anyone have an idea on what might have happened.

Thanks Josh

[Rideawaysenior 28]

What was the temp outside? How about the drive belt, clutch pulley bearings, ETC?

[sorekiwi 761]

If there is some water in the tranny it can freeze and lock it up.

I deagged in a tractor last week that wouldnt move at all, I pulled the drain plug and nothing came out. Pulled the shift lever, and aimed a heat gun down the hole, after about 5 minutes a little water dripped out, then the gear lube started to drain after that. It took about 10 minutes before the tractor would roll.

I have seen cases cracked by water freezing inside them.

Sounds like you need to drain the oil, flush the case and refill with new lube. And replace your shifter boot!

[Lawn Ranger kid 14]

Temp is about 20 outside. When you pressed the cluch down I had no prblems so it is in the tranny.

I don't think there would be water in it because it never acted like this before and the temp has been the same for quite awile

Thanks Josh

[Coadster32 793]

I am siding with Mike on this one. Let-r-thaw, drain-r-out, fill-r-up, and get-r-done. Good luck.