Why does smoke come out around gear shift on John Deere 310 Backhoe?
Test drove a used backhoe about 200 yds and noticed smoke coming from around the floor mounted gear shift. Also had burnt smell. I immediately parked the unit. Everything else seemed to run fine. It’s got a great price. But, I’d like to know more about what I would be getting involved in.
When driving in first gear and pushing in the clutch, I was unable to shift to 2nd or higher. The gear would just grind. I had to stop, put in neutral and then put in 2nd.
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well the seal on the shift is broken and the oil might need to be changed if it has a buring smell trans. oil
probable cause is oil or contaminant,s on the clutch disc & pressure plate..many tractor,s will not shift until you come to a complete stop..this is due to lack of synchronizer,s in the transmission…you will be able to shift once you learn to match engine R.P.M. to tractor speed…this practice take,s a while to master…as far as the smoke..you should have the rear main engine seal & transmission input seal checked as well as the clutch it self…good luck. …a 310D is a fine dependable unit…if the price is right…go for it.
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