Bi-Speed Turn Lever on a B1700

J.Schiefelbein

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B1700HST
Jul 28, 2015
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Kranzburg, South Dakota, USA
Is there a procedure for using this?

I ask as the lever does not want to budge from the off position, I read the manual but it didn't imply I would need to do anything special. So far I have gotten by with out, but would like to use on occasion.
 

ryansmoneypit2

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B7100, 48" snow blower, woods rear blade, crappy front blade, 64" mower deck
Mar 2, 2018
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virginia
Bi speed? thinking you mean Hi- Speed? Clutch pushed in, pull hard.
 

SDT

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Is there a procedure for using this?

I ask as the lever does not want to budge from the off position, I read the manual but it didn't imply I would need to do anything special. So far I have gotten by with out, but would like to use on occasion.
The Bi-Speed Turn lever on my B1750 moves easily between On and Off, and I use Bi-Speed regularly when mowing.

Have you tried moving it to the On position while moving forward and backward on level ground with the steering centered?

SDT
 

J.Schiefelbein

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Equipment
B1700HST
Jul 28, 2015
13
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0
Kranzburg, South Dakota, USA
The Bi-Speed Turn lever on my B1750 moves easily between On and Off, and I use Bi-Speed regularly when mowing.

Have you tried moving it to the On position while moving forward and backward on level ground with the steering centered?

SDT
I tried forward, backward, turned, not turned, neutral, high, low, and off the lever doesn't want to budge.

I don't want to yank too hard and break something. but have always wondered what was wrong or if it is something I am doing wrong.
 

SDT

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SE, IN
I tried forward, backward, turned, not turned, neutral, high, low, and off the lever doesn't want to budge.

I don't want to yank too hard and break something. but have always wondered what was wrong or if it is something I am doing wrong.
It should engage/disengage easily.

Check the linkage for evidence of binding, corrosion or damage.

SDT