Hard to shift -- idling problem?

mrmike · 02-16-2012, 10:34 PM

Has anyone else had problems with shifting? When I first got my machine last fall, the only way I could get it to shift was to turn it off. Over the winter it's seen limited use, and I've kinda gotten the hang of shifting without turning it off: After coming to a complete stop, I have to wait a several seconds with my foot on the brake to let it "really stop". At that point, if I give the shifter a fast jerk it'll change gears. There's no grinding or other bad sounds, but it doesn't go with gentle pressure like I'd expect.

It feels like it's loosening up with use, but it hasn't been sitting well with me how un-smooth the shifting is.

What is the idle speed supposed to be on the diesel Rangers? This may be related to the shifting issue, but after braking to a complete stop I notice that the machine will creep if I let off the brake, unless I hold in the brake for several seconds.

I think the idle speed on mine is reading around 1100rpm.

Any ideas?

Russ Chastain · 02-17-2012, 12:18 AM

I think the recommended idle speed for gas engines is around 1100 RPM (don;t have a manual that covers diesel), but it sounds like your machine is idling high. When that happens they are hard to shift, and it also sounds like yours is idling high because it wants to drive away at idle speed after you stop the machine.

Bottom line, I think you should slow down your engine idle speed and try that.

diesel_darryl · 04-02-2012, 10:17 AM

just picked up mine on saturday, same problem, right out of the box. there is a recall ask your dealer about it.

02-16-2012, 10:34 PM	#1
mrmike Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	Hard to shift -- idling problem? Has anyone else had problems with shifting? When I first got my machine last fall, the only way I could get it to shift was to turn it off. Over the winter it's seen limited use, and I've kinda gotten the hang of shifting without turning it off: After coming to a complete stop, I have to wait a several seconds with my foot on the brake to let it "really stop". At that point, if I give the shifter a fast jerk it'll change gears. There's no grinding or other bad sounds, but it doesn't go with gentle pressure like I'd expect. It feels like it's loosening up with use, but it hasn't been sitting well with me how un-smooth the shifting is. What is the idle speed supposed to be on the diesel Rangers? This may be related to the shifting issue, but after braking to a complete stop I notice that the machine will creep if I let off the brake, unless I hold in the brake for several seconds. I think the idle speed on mine is reading around 1100rpm. Any ideas?

04-02-2012, 10:17 AM	#3
diesel_darryl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Muskoka Ontario Posts: 3	hard shifting just picked up mine on saturday, same problem, right out of the box. there is a recall ask your dealer about it.

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02-17-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
Russ Chastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,078	I think the recommended idle speed for gas engines is around 1100 RPM (don;t have a manual that covers diesel), but it sounds like your machine is idling high. When that happens they are hard to shift, and it also sounds like yours is idling high because it wants to drive away at idle speed after you stop the machine. Bottom line, I think you should slow down your engine idle speed and try that.