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Slow in engaging Forward or Reverse

Hi everyone,

I have a Komatsu FD 150 -7 which is haveing some issue on the Foward & Reverse Transmission.

It takes quite a while (about 30 to 40 secs) to move after engaging the forward or reverse lever.

Can any kind soul enlighten me what might be the problem ?

Thanks in advance.
  • Posted 12 Mar 2013 15:13
  • By stanley_a
  • joined 11 Jan'13 - 4 messages
  • Singapore
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we have a komatsu fd 150 1996 model...
its runs very slow in forward and reverse...
we have cleaning the oil line and change oil the transmission...
but it still slow..
its newly overhauled engine (izusu 6bg1)
  • Posted 31 Jul 2014 10:28
  • By inz_007
  • joined 31 Jul'14 - 1 message
  • cebu, Philippines
after checking the 'spools' on the control valve you may want to try servicing the transmission.
change the fluid and clean out the sump screen at the base of the housing where the return supply line hooks to.

if it has not been serviced in a while it could be clogged up not letting enough fluid through which would cause the delay in the clutch packs engaging.

this is a common occurance in all lifts that don't get the transmission serviced properly.
  • Posted 29 Jun 2014 23:24
  • Modified 29 Jun 2014 23:25 by poster
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,691 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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Maybe just check the control valve on top of the transmission to see if spills are sticking inside
  • Posted 29 Jun 2014 15:10
  • By clinton_b
  • joined 29 Jun'14 - 18 messages
  • Queensland, Australia

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