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Major problem with 318

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Well I want to say this is my first post on any tractor forum. I bought my tractor with 600 hours from a coworker. The only thing wrong with it was the paint was starting to chip since it was left outside in the cold Maine winters. I have done a dramatic restoration, paint job,degreased frame, new tires, controls, etc.

Right now I'm having a hard time trying to diagnose what the problem is now. This winter I was very low on hydro fluid, I read somewhere that I could add trans fluid dexron 3 to he hydro fluid. I added it and it seemed to be fine and then I noticed the reverse speed was slower. Not sure if this was related to he difference in fluid.

Second issue is that when I move the throttle forward or reverse there is a jerking motion that is quite severe. I checked the linkage and I didn't seem to notice anything out of the norm. But I'm not quite sure what to look at.

Third issue is that when the tractor is off I can just roll it around. Is this a normal thing. for some reason I thought it should not move at all. What could cause this to happen.

Thank you for all the help. I'm trying to keep this tractor in tip top shape
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Ben, welcome to wfm. This is a great site to get the most information about your 318. You should probably start by changing your hydro fluid and filter. The manual lists JD all weather hydro fluid, or ATF type F. I use and many members recommend lo-vis JD Hydrostatic fluid. I would not recommend mixing them. You can get a manual cheap on ebay, it's a good idea. This may help the jerkyness.

The tractor should not roll when you shut it off, and you should avoid rolling it even if it does, because pump damage can occur.

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