how to tell shifters are updated

steve in wi · Mar 25, 2011

I just picked up my second 706 and the both shift the same.they don't seem to shift bad at all,but how would i tell if the shifters had been updated,is the mechanism's the same or it all under the cover.I never been up close to see what the difference on the 56 series vs the 06.I what to do what i can now since i have both tractors in the shop or maintinence.How good is the 282 diesel on fuel just rebuild the motor so very curious.Just getting the sleeves out.Thanks steve

mazmeister · Mar 25, 2011

06 series shift
H
L
N
R
in a straight line.
26,56,66 series shift
H
N-N
L R

in a lowercase h pattern.

06 shifters are cast, painted red and black. the others are chromed with black rubber handles.

dgerth · Mar 26, 2011

I used a 706D to farm 350 ac of alfalfa. Worked real good, stingy on fuel a very good tractor to run, but a Sorry Ol Bugger to start when the ambient was below 70.
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