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CF40B Was working fine, Now it won't go into gear, reverse or forwards.

Hi, I just bought a used Clark CF40B about a week ago, it was working fine until all of a sudden it wouldn't go into gear.

It starts up fine, the forks work fine up/down/tilt but it won't go into gear.

Anyone on here have any idea what it might be? Transmission fluid? Clutch problems?

Thanks for any opinions guys.

- Rick
  • Posted 7 Dec 2011 15:57
  • By Aeternus
  • joined 7 Dec'11 - 1 message
  • Washington, United States
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Its a CF, so the unit has a dry clutch. Check linkage, pull cover to view clutch under floorboards
  • Posted 6 Jul 2012 02:08
  • By clay_d
  • joined 6 Jul'12 - 5 messages
  • California, United States
Check the inching slave cylinder on the top of the trans to make sure it is not stuck.
  • Posted 28 Dec 2011 09:54
  • By FF81
  • joined 13 Aug'09 - 15 messages
  • New York, United States
Is this a standard or automatic transmission? If it's a automatic, the dip stick for the transmission fluid is on the differential up front behind the mast. Use red Dextron ATF.
  • Posted 7 Dec 2011 21:12
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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