Removing the horizontal spring on B2601 HSD

[John D 2]

The tractor is 9 days old. I absolutely love it. Except for the reverse pedal. After 3 hours of mowing on it I am now having Achille's tendon pain on my right leg.

For those who have removed the horizontal spring, have you had any issues afterward? I hate to start messing around with a brand new tractor, but something needs to be done to reduce the force needed to use the reverse.

Thanks

 

[Steve67]

I agree reverse takes a lot of pressure but I’m wondering if removing the spring would cause an issue with going or staying in neutral? If you do it please post the results.

 

[John D 2]

I may just remove it and replace it with a much weaker spring. There's no sense in it being this difficult.

If I am backing up and pick my foot up to quickly, it shuts it down like I jammed on the brakes.

It's like the reverse pto safety switch that was on my 1025R I traded in. To back up while mowing, you had to push the pto rocker switch before backing up or it would shut the mower down.

 

[John D 2]

A big thank you to GSD-Keegan for the info.

I removed the horizontal gray spring with drum brake spring tool. (Yes, I'm that old.)

I just drove it around the property. It is MUCH easier to use the reverse now.

When I released the pedal going either forward or reverse it went right back to neutral

 

[lynnmor]

I've had mine off for a considerable amount of time, no issues. I might even replace one of the others with a lighter spring. There is no provision to grease the pedal shaft, so I drilled a small hole near the center of the tube thru to the shaft so I can grease it with a needle point grease gun tip. I cover the hole with a hose clamp to keep dirt and water out.