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datatax1_gw

Neutral on JD 185 hydro

13 years ago

I have inherited a JD 185 hydro. I can't figure out how to find neutral so I can roll it. It will not start and I cannot push it

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  • 13 years ago

    You will need to poke around on the back end of the tractor for a lever of some sort (unless it has been taken off).
    This lever will operate the "free wheeling" mode of the hydro.
    Typically, pulling straight back on the lever will pop it into free wheel. You may find it difficult to pull. If you can sort of rock the tractor forward and backward while pulling the lever it sometimes helps the valve to shift.

    If this tractor has been sitting dead in one spot for a while, waiting to be rejuvenated......the parking brake pucks may also be stuck to the brake disc. That could require you to access the brake caliper and spray it down with rust bust or brake cleaner and apply a few raps against the caliper with a hammer. Just a few light taps, you aren't trying to kill it.

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