Tractor stuck in reverse

[massey135ferguson]

I have a massey ferguson 135 diesel. The issue is the gear shifting handle appears to be in the neutral position (and will not move in any direction). The tractor is in reverse, the clutch operates correctly; when released i can drive the tractor in reverse.

Wondering if anyone out there can give me some possible causes and options. I am guessing i might have to get into the shifting housing. but could use some helpful ideas.

thanks

 

[Dieseltech]

Remove the oil fill plug, place the Hi-Lo lever in the center start position to remove any gear tension. With a long pry bar or heavy screwdriver pry the large gear inside the filler hole forward enough to neutral. When the shift lever will move crossways again it's fixed. Shift SLOWLY, and it will never happen again. It ain't a HURST..

 

[marloweg]

do as dieselteck said and also do not pull up on the gear shift lever when shifting

 

[massey135ferguson]

(quoted from post at 12:51:44 10/01/17) do as dieselteck said and also do not pull up on the gear shift lever when shifting

Thanks a bunch for your help. its fix, took me longer to find the pry bar then to fix it. much appreciated.

 

[DavidP, South Wales]

Hi, this problem is normally caused by excess wear in the pin hole in
the gear lever and the centre of the pivot pin becoming oval. The
combination of the two will allow the gearlever to exit the slot. As
has been said pushing down on the gearlever will greatly reduce the
possibility of it happening again. The pivot pin is easy to replace
and will greatly reduce a repeat still further. To remove the pin you
may need to slacken the locking nut so that the GL cup can be turned a
little. Punch the pin out noting which end the serrations are and fit
a new pin. Realign the cup and nip the lock nut up.
DavidP, South Wales