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Old 06-16-2016, 03:18 PM
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Default HDS 2165 Freewheels down hill
I have a steep yard and the GT pulls up it like a mule - pulling utility carts of logs, rocks, etc.. going down I tried bringing with me 6 bags of concrete.. halfway down it let loose and it got crazy but I survived. I tried some smaller loads with the same results. Now, just cutting the grass I lose it down the hill.
I use the brake and wheels lock up but I just skid - fast.
I do have Ag tires on it.
Should I just take this to a shop or is there some things I can check first?
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Old 06-16-2016, 03:36 PM
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On one hand you indicate the drive train "free wheels". On the other hand, you say the tires slide.

Which is it?
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Old 06-16-2016, 03:47 PM
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On one hand you indicate the drive train "free wheels". On the other hand, you say the tires slide.

Which is it?
He said that they lock up and slide when he uses the brake.
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Old 06-16-2016, 04:04 PM
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It completely freewheels and gains tremendous speed - applying the brakes locks up the tires and leaves ruts... just forget the locking up of the tires.
I go down a hill at a slow rate of speed and partway down the the tractor runs loose (tires spinning at a high rate of speed as well not locked up)...
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Old 06-16-2016, 05:10 PM
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Should I just take this to a shop or is there some things I can check first?
This usually happens on slopes far steeper than the Owner's Manual says are safe, no?

FWIW, I've experienced the same sensation on my former 2135 and present 2166, but when one's eyes are wide with terror, they don't at first notice the wheels aren't "freewheeling", but are locked and sliding.

My take is the short wheelbase with the driver's weight up high unloads the rear wheels and they just lose traction, whether the transaxle or the brakes are supplying the retarding.

To test this hypothesis, start down the problem hill with the idea of controlling your descent with the brake only.

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Old 06-16-2016, 06:25 PM
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I go down a hill at a slow rate of speed and partway down the the tractor runs loose (tires spinning at a high rate of speed as well not locked up)...
Got it. Thanks.
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