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Old 04-16-2024, 07:09 PM
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I've got a 1990's 1864 I bought last year in an effort to not have to fix my awful modern home depot-style mower every other time I mow my lawn.

It's got fairly low hours and is in nice shape, but I noticed that when I bought it that reverse was kinda slow. Still, it worked, and I don't have to reverse that often.

Lately reverse almost doesn't work at all, though. The fluid is fresh and to the fill line in the hydrostat unit. Maybe even a touch high, but not much.

It also seems to speed up on it's own going forwards sometimes.

I tried adjusting the linkage under the cover in the middle of the mower, but it didn't seem to improve anything and I think it's adjusted properly.

I'm maybe imagining things too, but I swear the pump has gotten louder recently. Almost sounds like it's got low fluid, but, well, it doesn't.

Any idea what to try next?
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Old 04-16-2024, 08:29 PM
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When is the last time you changed the filter?

Download the service manual for the 82 series, the transmission linkage adjustment is the same. https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=13226
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Change the filter for sure.. and check the trunion springs, spacers and the trunion slot.. very prone to wear.. I also remember seeing a service bulletin years ago on the early Cyclops tractors for slow reverse.. not real sure where to find it now though
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Here ya go.

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Check to see if the Go Go handle is still attached properly to the cross shaft under the dash.BTDT
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One thing I would try is switching the pressure releif valves around. If reverse is good and forward not then you got a bad valve, if that is the case contact Mac Tech for valve rebuild. I have had several sets rebuilt by him and work is Excellent! Bill
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I have never changed the filter. I have not owned it long and the filter on it doesn't look old, hydraulic fluid looks new and clean as well - but I can definitely try that if you think it'll help.

I am only mowing about 2/3 of an acre so the mower will only get maybe 5-8 hours a year on it now.

Thank you for the other responses - I'll try and adjust that stuff this weekend and will reply back what my results.
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Lately reverse almost doesn't work at all, though.

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This should help with the no reverse issue.

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I have never changed the filter. I have not owned it long and the filter on it doesn't look old, hydraulic fluid looks new and clean as well - but I can definitely try that if you think it'll help.

I am only mowing about 2/3 of an acre so the mower will only get maybe 5-8 hours a year on it now.

Thank you for the other responses - I'll try and adjust that stuff this weekend and will reply back what my results.
Unless you know when the oil and filter were changed it's a good practice to change them Cub Hy Tran captures condensation turns it into a waxy mess that ends up in the filter. This may or may not help but it is a good idea. Do the engine while your at it.
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