[harrison2253]

I finally got the 140 with the K321 going today and it bascially ran like a champ after sitting idle over 2 years. I have a 214 and was amazed how fast the 140 can go and take steep hills with no sweat using the same engine. It almost seemed as if it was a more powerful engine in the 140. And such a smooth operating trans. Wonderful machine. Now here's my question: Right now there is a very fine line between going forwards and backwards. In other words I have it in neutral with the engine at idle but if I bump up the throttle it may start going forward or reverse on its own. The neutral zone seems to be a very tiny area other wise your going back wards or forwards when you don't want to. So my question is: Is there any adjustment for this ? Also I find the clutch does not engage very smoothly. In other words no matter how slow you let it out you kinda jerk forward. Other wise the trans seems to work really well in all other respects. I have a service manual coming but don't have it yet so any help you guys can give would be great ! Thanks Bob

 

[stanb112]

Bob, I have two '68 140s and both have very narrow neutral. Both needed their cam rollers replaced which made finding neutral a little easier. And why are you using the clutch? The primary purpose of the clutch was to allow easier starting in cold weather. I never use the clutch in normal operation, and to prevent creep I apply the parking brake when I get off the tractor. Stan

 

[harrison2253]

Stan thats a good question ! The guy I bought it from didn't tell me anything about that and I don't have a manual yet so I assumed you had to at least engage the clutch before putting it forward or in reverse. Thanks for the tip ! Smoother driving is in my future !
I love this machine.

Bob