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    Volvo L35B Pro

    Hello, Just bought a L35B Pro and wondering if someone can point me in the right direction for manuals? I'm only finding downloads on line. Also I don't any of these manuals being for the "Pro" version...I don't think there's much if any difference to the non-pro. Maybe it's just a package...
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    Ok so now we're talking.....it's a totally different loader! It's really moving now, lots of power, quite a bit faster...is the shift fairly smooth on these? I'm going to have to gps to know actual speed ( I'm happy either way) Will do some more testing tomorrow . Appreciate all the help!
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    I have a question.....if I unhook the linkage what stops the lever from rotating? It would seem that I can make it go way past what the linkage could pull, it's pulling 1/4" further than before getting 2000rpm
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    So I decided to adjust the floor stopper, I'm getting 2000~ rpm now. Noticeable difference in speed/power but that's a seat of the pants feel. I don't think I want to adjust it anymore than that.
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    Is this just a matter adjusting the fast idle stop? Is there any chance I could harm anything doing this?
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    I know that the lever hits the stop as I had to make a new pedal assembly ( old one rusted away) The motor was rebuilt and valves set by previous owner who is a Cat mech) it does appear to be rebuilt and runs very smooth. Any suggestions? So far everything on this loader has just been neglect.
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    OK I got a diesel tach in. ( calibrated with digital photo tach at idle, 1200 rpm and full throttle (1700 rpm) so I know it's matched to gage) here's what I found to mg2361 1. Get the engine full rpm - no load. Engine hot 190, trans hot 140 ? , trans in neutral yes, pedal to the metal yes...
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    thanks for help, I will try this. I was just thinking out loud that if the motor never makes enough power would the transmission shift. Does the turbo affect power 25-50%? I just ordered a tach with sensor for alternator and the digital tachometer sensor to calibrate tach.....seems to simple. (...
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    ok so now I'm wondering if the turbo isn't working, would it affect the shifting? The load on the transmission is too much for it to upshift?
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    Ok I will call around this week for a mechanic to come up and run a couple of pressure tests. on a side note, can the clutch cut-off switch affect the shift in the torque converter? I thought it would be all valve body controlled like a regular car, and with age of this machine there's no...
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    544D front locker solenoid obsolete.....

    Update....took it apart....valve looked the same, just a different solenoid (coil) on top. Cleaned it all and put it back together ran a separate 12v to jump it to see if it would work ....Voila! I now have a working front locker. I'm hoping there's a simple fix for the transmission!
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    Ok so there no chance at all of some wiring being plugged in wrong or anything? The motor was rebuilt so I'm wondering if maybe something is "just not right"? It seems like it been neglect that's the culprit on this unit as I've found many things just need a good cleaning or a ground cleaned...
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    544D doesn't shift in to second gear in either range?

    that is correct in (L) I have first gear, in (H) I third gear which is really first gear high range. So it never shifts by itself.
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    544D front locker solenoid obsolete.....

    I will take it apart to see what was cobbled together.
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    544D front locker solenoid obsolete.....

    I figured the throw of the solenoid could be important, maybe I'm over thinking this!
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