Actonhorse 26 #1 Posted December 20, 2013 I recently picked up a 70' JD 110. I don't usually like green in the garage with the red but what the heck... It had sat for a while and I have it running. I ended doing a bunch of work to it to get it running and moving including new JD belts for both primary and secondary drive as well as the blower. After changing the belts I understand why we all love the Wheel horses so much! Anyways.... now that I changed the belts I am having trouble getting it into gear without grinding. I did service the variator and it moves freely. I also adjusted it as per the manual - 5th notch from the back, loosen the bolt, push down and tighten. That did get the clutch pedal all the way up to the top but no mater what position I have the variator handle in it still grinds like the transmission doesn't want to stop to let it in gear. Is there another adjustment that I have to do? By the way, here's a pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #2 Posted December 22, 2013 Thats a nice liiking 110. Wish I could help you with your problem. I brought a 112 back to life earlier this year and the clutch/transmission was the one thing I did not have to work on. Good luck with it. Surely its just an adjustment problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #3 Posted December 22, 2013 Thats a good looking 110 Deere you have there. I'm not familiar with the belt on this particular machine, but it should have some type of rubbing tabs, or small rods that when the clutch is pushed in, and the tension is released on the belt, these tabs or rods should rub against the belt bringing it to a stop. The grinding tells me the belt isn't stopping. If the belt is the correct length, then you need to check these tabs for damage, or possibly they may need to be bent slightly to function properly. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actonhorse 26 #4 Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks Guys. Sorry for the late reply. Southern Ontario got hit with a crazy ice storm last week and we had no power for the last 6 days so I haven't even had a chance to look at it. I think you are both right about the adjustment. Now that I have a chance to think about it there is a small tab just under the drive pully off the engine that I had to move to remove the primary belt and I may have put it back too close to the pulley so the belt always stays in the pulley. I'll check that later today and see if it makes a difference. Dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #5 Posted December 29, 2013 More than likely the springs in the detent springs are wrong out. They either break or get weak, which causes the shifter to not find gears, go in between gears, or even lock up in a gear. To fix it, you have to drop the transmission and split the case. It's not a big repair job, but be sure you split the case a certain way. I would leave one wheel on, and lay the whole assembly on the wheel facing down. It will elevate the transmission and allow for a stable work environment. The bolts of the transmission should be facing with the heads up. This way the gears and everything inside the transmission won't be dumped out causing more confusion. You can still get the springs, gaskets, etc. from your local JD dealer - it's about a $15 fix. While in there, you can check the condition of the gears. Keep grinding the gears will cause damage to them, and it becomes an expensive fix. See this thread here from WFM. http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/discus/messages/96042/188038.html?1331865525 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
