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John Deere Gator 4x2 rear end clicks

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gatorbob9568
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2015-02-02          191999

I have a late 90s 4x2 gator and when I have the differential locked in the rear end sometimes makes a loud clicking sound. Adjusting the cable helps for a little while but then it will start clicking again. is my cable worn out or is it something in the rear end that needs replaced?

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PaulChristenson
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2015-02-15          192123

You are not attempting turns when differential lock is engaged, are you? ....

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gatorbob9568
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2015-02-16          192132

Not anything sharp. ....

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PaulChristenson
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2015-02-16          192134

From the Operators Manual...
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Driving at high speeds with the differential lock engaged may result in loss of steering control. Do not operate vehicle at speeds in excess of 16 km/h (10 mph) or attempt to turn when differential lock is engaged.

http://manuals.deere.com/cceomview/OMM136969_L0/Output/OMM136969_L05.html ....

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gatorbob9568
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2015-02-16          192135

thanks I did not have a manual for mine. I've been using it in the snow lately and it doesn't go very well if the differential isnt locked in. ....

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kthompson
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Posts: 5275 South Carolina
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2015-02-18          192145

Never had ours in snow (we seldom get any) but in mud that can be about helpless! Learned to not spit on the ground in front of the wheels! Might not be that helpless but seems so and we have the oversize mud tires on it. Is tire chains possible on it? kt ....

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gatorbob9568
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2015-02-18          192147

It goes decent in the snow until it high centered. Chains help but might need to remove the rear fenders. Mine doesn't have the fenders so I'm not sure about the clearance. ....

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