[bob421]

I have read some postings related to adjusting for neutral position, my question is: when referring to the parts illustration of my 318 S/N 362641, rod #21B attaches to transmission arm #23 with a bolt #24, washer (spacer) #25 and nut#26, what is #25 washer (spacer) a washer or spacer? My 318 has only the bolt and nut but when the bolt is put through arm and the rod the bolt floats in the hole of the transmission arm resulting in my opinion excessive play making an accurate adjustment difficult. That is only my opinion. I continue to wait for my CD from JD, any help would be appreciated.

Bob

 

[Jd318_mazz]

There may be some wear in the parts. Also, the 318s had like four different hydro linkage setups during their production run. So it's important to determine the specific version your tractor has.

 

[chuckv]

Bob,

Since you gave your serial number in the opening post of this thread, it can be seen that you have a "Rev1" style linkage that is detailed on page 50-14 of the PC 1924. The connection where the rod 21B attaches to the lever arm 23 is indeed a potential area for wear/slop to cause creep. JDParts does not give the specifications/dimensions of the spacer, but it is a required part in the assembly stack-up. Look for wear on the bolt and the hole in the arm and in the rod as well...

Chuck

 

[bob421]

Chuck,

The hole in the arm appears to my eye as a standard production hole, it does not appear to be elongated but I have not put a micrometer to it yet. There are two holes in the arm and they both appear to be the same size. I have had no luck in finding spacer or anyone at a dealer who might have info on it.

Bob

 

[drgwat]

Are either of these similar to your issue?

http://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/335/98323.html

http://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/335/302749.html

 

[bob421]

David,

Thank you, the picture in the first link explains everything. I do not have a bushing in the end of the eyebolt, explaining the play in the linkage. To be safe I will order both the bushing and the eyebolt.

Thank you,

Bob

 

[jerry_s]

I'm trying to help a good friend that has an LX279. I am familiar with 316/318's but not the newer LX279. His battery doesn't seem to be charging and the dash "discharge light" is on all the time. I know the "discharge light" could indicate non functioning stator, voltage regulator, poor connections, or shorted safety switches.

He recharges his battery after every 3 or 4 mowings to get it charged up so he can use the tractor again. I checked his battery with a meter, shows 12.4 volts. With tractor running shows 11.8 volts. I assume the LX279 uses a stator like the 318 to generate charging voltage. Is there a voltage regulator like the 318 to check output from the stator at. I didn't see anything that looked like the 3 terminal voltage regulator on an Onan engine. What and where should I be looking on the Kawasaki engine or LX279?