C 161 Goes into Gear on Its Own

[wheelhorsekid 141]

I recently got off my C 161 while it was running and the thing took off!!! I figured out the issue and I need help locating the part. It's the metal plate that guides the automatic lever into nuetral and keeps it from going forward or into reverse by itself. Does anyone know where I can get that piece?

 

Thanks for any help.

[daveoman1966 3,880]

Here is a schematic of the motion controls...what item # do you need?

I think you refer to 6-52...but not sure..  If this is what you need, I have it and can send to you for $10 bux...you'll need the little spring on it too. 

Plate and spring...still $10bux.  I'll include the mounting hardware too. 

[wheelhorsekid 141]

I actually need 6-34. Do you have that? I'd take that plus the other parts you mentioned.

[squonk 44,682]

I may have that part if Dave doesn't. I will have to look.

[wheelhorsekid 141]

Hey Squank do you have the part? I need it before I can pull the horse out of the stable again.

[LFDRET 21]

Are you sure you don't just need to adjust the neutral cam. It will tell you in the manual how to do it. You will need to jack up the rear wheels off the ground.  then start the engine step on the break to put it in  neutral remove your foot. and if the wheels move adjust the cam until they stop.  a Sunstrand tranny cam is located under the shift plate between were your legs would be, you will need an allen wench and a stubby flat screw driver.   Eaton tranny cam is under the seat pan it takes 2 wrench's, both very easy to do.  the detente spring your looking at may help keep the shiftier in place,  but I would fist test your tractor to see if it is actually is in neutral 1st.  I have had tractors that the detente spring is missing, but stays in neutral.  As always if the tractor is packed and running you should have the parking brake on to prevent  the shiftier from being bumped in to motion.  

 

that is my take 

 

Bill

Edited August 27, 2013 by LFDRET