I've got an older 4x2 Gator that runs great, except for the fact that gear engagement (forward or reverse) usually results in a crunching or grinding in the gearbox, not always, but 90% of the time. Once in gear, it doesn't tend to want to creep and as rpm's rise the clutch engages cleanly and smoothly. It's really not THAT bad, but I'm concerned that something isn't right and could be causing undue wear on the gears.
So now I just picked up a 2002 6x4 and it REALLY grinds when put in gear, to the point that it's more than an annoyance, but a mechanical issue that needs a remedy. My amateur analysis of both these machines says the primary clutch isn't completely disengaging at idle, but I'm not familiar enough with these machines to do a credible diagnosis. Any thoughts?
So now I just picked up a 2002 6x4 and it REALLY grinds when put in gear, to the point that it's more than an annoyance, but a mechanical issue that needs a remedy. My amateur analysis of both these machines says the primary clutch isn't completely disengaging at idle, but I'm not familiar enough with these machines to do a credible diagnosis. Any thoughts?