Knowledge 753

[Bhomberger 19]

I picked up a 753, needing general knowledge of this machine. It has something wrong with the transmission, gear pattern is wonky, no neutral to be found. And what accessories will fit it? And what general Maintenance should be done? Thanks!

[oliver2-44 9,743]

Tell us if it the gearshift will move in the class in sideways H pattern. If not it might be stuck in 2 gears. 
 

Is there a good rubber boot on the gearshift down at top of transmission. If not it could have some water/rust in side. 

 

 

[Bhomberger 19]

No it goes side to side and will drop top left and right, boot is there it looks like it’s covered in grease

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041]

Welcome to the forum.

Click on the chart in the link.

 

Two more pages

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=753&quick=1&type=downloads_file

 

Garry

[Achto 27,570]

6 hours ago, Bhomberger said:

No it goes side to side and will drop top left and right, boot is there it looks like it’s covered in grease

 

 It moves side to side but will it move forward & back? If one of your shift pawls is stuck in gear and the shifter ball popped out of place this would prevent you from getting the tranny into neutral. Best to remove the shifter handle so you can see where the shift pawls are located. Might need to use a screw driver to move them both to the neutral position before reinstalling the shifter.

Edited May 7, 2021 by Achto

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

The other think to check when shifter handle is removed is the ball end.  The ball on shifter end often wears from use or misuse making shifting difficult or unable to do.  
 

The shifter can be removed by loosening the dog point set screw on the top of the transmission holding the shifter in place. 

[953 nut 55,215]

              That is a sweet looking 753 you have there, even has the headlights.            

The attached thread should give you the information you'll need to remove and properly reinstall the shift lever.

 

Edited May 7, 2021 by 953 nut

[WHX?? 48,815]

 

753 is a fav around here ain't that right Dan? 

Yours looks to be in better shape than most we see come through here. 

Gotta like the big ole industrial start button! 

Lots of 753 experts here so you came to the right place! 

[WHX?? 48,815]

10 hours ago, Bhomberger said:

And what general Maintenance should be done?

We like to do the usual on a new to us; fluids change, fuel lines & filters, grease & inspect linkages. Electrical connections. 

Edited May 7, 2021 by WHX24

[Pullstart 62,849]

39 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

753 is a fav around here ain't that right Dan? 

why didn’t you ask me?  I liked it so much I had to give it mouth to mouth to breathe life into it again!

[oliver2-44 9,743]

When you change the transmission oil there is a hump in the bottom center of transmission that prevents it from draining completely. Jack the front end up as high as you can to drain that area. If old oil is filthy or had water in it consider filling tranny with diesel and driving it should in each gear to help clean it up. Then refill with 2 quarts of 80w90w gear oil

[Achto 27,570]

57 minutes ago, pullstart said:

I liked it so much I had to give it mouth to mouth to breathe life into it again!

 

 

We should have just called the rental place & had come pick up their dead Horse.  I'd have given you a ride home.

Edited May 7, 2021 by Achto

[WHX?? 48,815]

14 minutes ago, Achto said:

called the rental place & had come pick up their dead Horse.

I thought we did?!?!? 

Inside story here you might enjoy Bhom ...

Had a little tractor gathering at my ranch once and I "rented" my 753 to Kev for a little trail ride. He got lost and when we went back to to find him stranded. Only to find him giving mouth to mouth a screaming hot carb! Hey pics don't lie! He thought it was crap in the carb but it was a bad fuel pump! Hotter than hades out and the skeeters! 

 

Rest of the story here ...warning very pic heavy! 

 

A Burger at J&C Stables... - Various other shows - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

[Achto 27,570]

13 minutes ago, WHX24 said:

Had a little tractor gathering at my ranch

 

J&C Stables Scenic Trail Rides. The scenery is beautiful, but some times the Horses need a little coaxing . 

[ACman 7,618]

One problem I see with it right off the bat is that it’s a 702 and not a 753 . Just going from the clues of the front axle and starter/generator belt guard . @BhombergerCan you get a good picture of the serial number off the shift pattern decal and the data plate on the engine . It’s missing the lift arm and rocker shaft and that would be another clue as the 702 would just have a detent and a 753 would have the adjustable stop with a knob .Nice tractor either way  . 

Edited May 7, 2021 by ACman

[squonk 41,099]

Even the serial starts with 62 

[Bhomberger 19]

[Bhomberger 19]

[Bhomberger 19]

[Bhomberger 19]

10 hours ago, ACman said:

One problem I see with it right off the bat is that it’s a 702 and not a 753 . Just going from the clues of the front axle and starter/generator belt guard . @BhombergerCan you get a good picture of the serial number off the shift pattern decal and the data plate on the engine . It’s missing the lift arm and rocker shaft and that would be another clue as the 702 would just have a detent and a 753 would have the adjustable stop with a knob .Nice tractor either way  . 

It’s a 753 all day long view spec number 

[Bhomberger 19]

17 hours ago, WHX24 said:

We like to do the usual on a new to us; fluids change, fuel lines & filters, grease & inspect linkages. Electrical connections. 

Ok I’ve done all the connections but am still not getting the cranking power I would expect with a new battery any ideas? And what motor oil and how many quarts 

[Bhomberger 19]

16 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

When you change the transmission oil there is a hump in the bottom center of transmission that prevents it from draining completely. Jack the front end up as high as you can to drain that area. If old oil is filthy or had water in it consider filling tranny with diesel and driving it should in each gear to help clean it up. Then refill with 2 quarts of 80w90w gear oil

Yes the transmission gunk in their is filthy I’ll be going the diesel method this weekend 

[Bhomberger 19]

19 hours ago, 953 nut said:

              That is a sweet looking 753 you have there, even has the headlights.            

The attached thread should give you the information you'll need to remove and properly reinstall the shift lever.

 

Hey this was simple and fixed the shifting issue, now for new fluids it was very chunky and old looking 

[Bhomberger 19]

20 hours ago, Achto said:

 

 It moves side to side but will it move forward & back? If one of your shift pawls is stuck in gear and the shifter ball popped out of place this would prevent you from getting the tranny into neutral. Best to remove the shifter handle so you can see where the shift pawls are located. Might need to use a screw driver to move them both to the neutral position before reinstalling the shifter.

Yes reverse pawl was stuck 

[Bhomberger 19]

Hey does anyone know where to get setup attachments? Mow deck plow