Knight9
Veteran Member
Hi all,
I have a problem with the swivel on the top of my King Kutter rotary cutter. The bolt that goes through the top link is held on by a snap ring (pin with a ring on it) which I believe is standard. The problem is a couple of days ago I was mowing and "felt" that something just wasn't quite right with the cutter. I was quite surprised to see that the whole bolt was missing and the top link was just laying on the cutter. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
I figured I didn't snap the ring on properly or something. Berated myself a little and went and bought another bolt and snap ring. Was out mowing last night and decided to keep a closer eye on the top link. Turned around at one point and the snap ring was gone!!! /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif Another few minutes and I probably would have lost the bolt again!!
I think the swivel is hitting the snap ring and is breaking it when the cutter moves up and down over the terrain. Anyone else with a swivel at the top link have such a problem?
Kevin
I have a problem with the swivel on the top of my King Kutter rotary cutter. The bolt that goes through the top link is held on by a snap ring (pin with a ring on it) which I believe is standard. The problem is a couple of days ago I was mowing and "felt" that something just wasn't quite right with the cutter. I was quite surprised to see that the whole bolt was missing and the top link was just laying on the cutter. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
I figured I didn't snap the ring on properly or something. Berated myself a little and went and bought another bolt and snap ring. Was out mowing last night and decided to keep a closer eye on the top link. Turned around at one point and the snap ring was gone!!! /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif Another few minutes and I probably would have lost the bolt again!!
I think the swivel is hitting the snap ring and is breaking it when the cutter moves up and down over the terrain. Anyone else with a swivel at the top link have such a problem?
Kevin