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JLG 40 will only go forward and not reverse

franput ยท 2013-04-18 10:02

I have old an old JLG 40 foot 2 wheel drive that will only travel one direction. I opened up the control in lift. The variable potentiometer seems to be bad. Does any one know where I can buy one?

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  1. #1willie592013-04-18 20:59

    Welcome to HEF franput. :drinkup Depending on what machine you have, and you in fact determine it's only the potentiometer is bad, it's likely you can obtain a pot from Hindley Electronics. https://www.hindleyelectronics.com/

  2. #2farmer92013-05-28 14:11

    We also have a two wheel drive jlg 40 h lift that only moves forward, although it is a mid 80s model that is all hydraulic... any ideas for us?

  3. #3odbwedge2013-09-19 23:24

    ive got a 40f and travel control went out i think from the rubber boot going bad where can i get a replace switch ? and my basket leveling switch wont work i have to take a hot wire and jump the servo to make it move i hate to junk her but if i dont fix these problems that whats going to happen .can someone save her thanks

  4. #4OFF2013-10-10 16:38

    Welcome obdwedge! There's a thread with a whole lot of JLG 40F info in it, check out: On page 3 of that thread, post #31 shows all the types of controllers used on the 40F. Let us know what kind of controllers your machine has

  5. #5Mitchbaggga2025-11-13 19:30

    Have a older Jlg 40e just bought it trying to get it to drive forwards and backwards with no luck, all other functions work flashes with 6 flashes says faulty joystick anyone have any luck with any issues like this