Woodsman 3 #1 Posted December 17, 2010 This is my first visit to the tranny page so please bear with me. I just got my C-160 running for the first time after rebulding the carb. Hopped on to take it for a spin and the shifter doesn't want to move forward or backward without great effort, then it's just as hard to pull the lever back. I thought I was goning to go through the garage door at one point. I know nothing about these trannys but have a feeling I'm about to learn - hopefully with some help from you fellas. I should add that this is a 2nd machine that I have never driven or had running until today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #2 Posted December 17, 2010 Did it set outside unused for a time?? the linkage may need some oil, pull the console cover so you can see all the moving parts make sure nothing is broken, it's probably just rust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #3 Posted December 17, 2010 A good cleaning and some lube should help, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #4 Posted December 17, 2010 If it is a Sunstrand system there is a friction adjust covered in the manual. Good luck, and have fun! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsman 3 #5 Posted December 19, 2010 Thanks for the input. The machine has been sitting outside for a year. I'm hoping a good cleaning will do the trick. I'll be working on it tomorrow and will post an update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsman 3 #6 Posted December 19, 2010 You guys were on the money. There was a big mouse nest in there, as well as gome gunk and rust. A good cleaning and she's ready to go. The nut on the friction rod had spun off as well and I snugged it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
