my 285 jd just started slipping as iam going up hill. how can i adjust the trans, or could i have another problem i thank you for any help
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16 years ago
hydrostatic trans
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16 years ago
If it's hydrostatic, there are no external adjustments. First possibility would be possibly low on oil, after that it's basically seals/weak pump kind of things.
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16 years ago
If it's slipping, it's just about ready to quit altogether. No matter the reason WHY it's slipping, the damage that's causing it to slip is permanent and fatal. Time for a new machine...
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16 years ago
Actually, I'll modify that slightly -- it's possible there's a linkage problem and you're not getting full open to the control valve(s). That did occur on my 955 utility tractor. But, of course, that's not slippage in the transmission, it's an external controls problem.
I wouldn't go so far as the other poster as to say there's no h