[rockerga]

Hello all,


I need some assistance on an 2012 Prowler HDX 700 linkage/transmission.


All of a sudden it goes into reverse whether in H or L driving at low speeds. I can sit in my garage and shift all day and if in any "action" gear it will actually be in reverse. I thought I had it: I cranked it, shifted into "H," drove out the garage, onto the street, then into the Cul-de-sac in 2 wheel drive. Started to make a turn and REVERSE kicks in! I had to back it into the garage.


I adjusted the transmission linkage: I disconnected the linkage rod, manually shoved it all the way up! (PARK!) Reconnected and tightened.


Adjusted the "Park" linkage up front to both extremes and NOTHING CHANGES! The indicator light for "Park" has always stayed on since a maintenance trip a year or so back so that indicator is no assistance.


HELP!!!!! What else could it be?????

 

[Fairmont79]

That is weird! Being the way they shift, I would think it would grind like crazy! So you are moving forward in Hi, or Low, and it goes into reverse? Does it slam in, or is it mild going in? I'm thinking one way bearing is your problem. You do not need the one way bearing, in fact many members have removed it (I Did on mine), and the only thing effected is a slight decrease in engine braking. AC had a bulletin out regarding the bearing late last year. It cautioned that the bearing should be removed if you are pulling, or carrying heavy loads. Let us know what you find! I'm sure others will chime in also!

 

[rockerga]

AHHHHH! I am pulling heavy loads, and it started soon afterwards. I use my "CAT" for play and for work. I had to cut down some fairly nice-sized trees then "DRAG THEM AWAY!"


I am moving slow in "H" or "L" then it just goes into "R!" No grind, NO notice, IT IS JUST THERE ALL OF A SUDDEN!


I need to look-up this "one way bearing!!!!!"


THANKS FOR THE REPLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GTroyer]

IF your towing heavy use low gear !!! the tranny doesn't like high with a heavy load at low speed !!!!!!

as to the issue sorry I just spent my wad above

 

[rockerga]

I ALWAYS use LOW GEAR when hauling/towing. My place is MOUNTAINOUS so it is a habit to start in "L!"


I cannot locate the info here: Do you just delete the "One way bearing" then put it all back together or is there something else you need to do??????

 

[GTroyer]

I ALWAYS use LOW GEAR when hauling/towing. My place is MOUNTAINOUS so it is a habit to start in "L!"


I cannot locate the info here: Do you just delete the "One way bearing" then put it all back together or is there something else you need to do??????

your first response fellow is the Man to go to for single cylinder info .. but IIRC there is a kit that must be used

and good for you as to gear choice !!

 

[rockerga]

Not a lot of information out there for this procedure....or what you need to do! I am not the "mechanic" type anymore or the "money" type so I need to do it myself and learn as I go!!!!


Hey FAIRMONT79: Any feedback for a newb?

 

[GTroyer]

Ron he's usually on mornings and evenings and on lousy weather days maybe during the day also just depending on how deep into his rig he is LOL ... his wife said he can't come in with greasy elbows

 

[Fairmont79]

Ron, you can download a manual at K&T lawn and garden (free downloads), as far as the one way bearing, you will need to remove the outer clutch cover, both primary, and secondary clutched, drain the oil, remove the inner cover and the oneway bearing just sits on the wet clutch hub. I think on an HDX, the gas tank needs to be removed as the clutches are on the passenger side of the engine. Cover gaskets are re-usable if you are careful. Keep the outer cover bolts separate from the inners as they are different lengths. From what you said, I'm guessing on the oneway, others may offer different ideas! Getting the clutch nuts off will require an impact. Job is not that bad, but can be intimidating at first!

 

[GTroyer]

no spacer or block used to fill the void RD ?

wasn't there a "kit" for the job with new seals or something CTS here for sure sorry

 

[mlh1962]

Can't help with your problem but here's a link to where you can download a free pdf repair manual.

"K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts"

 

[Bryan]

Can't help with your problem but here's a link to where you can download a free pdf repair manual.

"K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts"

Me neither, but if you need to see a parts fiche, here it is too! My bible! Parts Fiche | Brown's Leisure World | Yorkton Saskatchewan

 

[out west]

no spacer or block used to fill the void RD ?

wasn't there a "kit" for the job with new seals or something CTS here for sure sorry

No kit needed. Just pull it off and run without. RD pretty much has it covered. Easy job. I would order and replace the inner clutch cover gasket just to be on the safe side (not worth risking leaking oil and having to go back in). The outer clutch cover should be okay as long as you are careful.

I have attached a couple of pictures. The one way bearing just slides over the wet clutch. It isn't showing on the first picture because it slid off with the inner clutch cover housing. You can see the bearing inside that housing on the other picture. Get to that point in the tear down, and just slide it out and leave it out.

 

[Fairmont79]

Gary, What is CTS??????????????????????????? Just yankin a little. Got to have fun every chance you get! Figures, I get a one wring as a spare, and then decide I don't want o run it anymore! I almost have enough parts to build another Prowler.

 

[de3]

Thats a new one to me,never heard of on going into reverse while driving forward......I dont see it being the one way bearing.

 

[GTroyer]

Gary, What is CTS??????????????????????????? Just yankin a little. Got to have fun every chance you get! Figures, I get a one wring as a spare, and then decide I don't want o run it anymore! I almost have enough parts to build another Prowler.

see I told you CTS is actually CRS and guess it got me then LOL

 

[Fairmont79]

CRS is going around! Started to label stuff in the garage as I can't remember where half the crap is, or what it is for!.

 

[rockerga]

One Way Bearing?????

Thats a new one to me,never heard of on going into reverse while driving forward......I dont see it being the one way bearing.

I do not see this as a one way bearing issue either. All I can do is play with linkage some more.


We were dragging some heavy logs, then the son and grandson went to play on the mountain. It is up on the steep grades of the mountain where this began!

 

[Fairmont79]

Hard to say on the forum! Keep playing with it and hopefully you will find a fix! Stay connected, really great group of people here!

 

[Alaskaminer907]

Did you ever find out the problem, mine just started doing the exact same thing, looking for to see what you came up with before I pull this thing all apart, thanks