nunyabinis
Gold Member
The 3030e comes with a top link that has a large nut that allows you to tighten it to keep the top link from changing lengths all by itself, however, my King Kutter tiller shakes, rattles, rolls and vibrates so much that it's almost impossible to tighten the top link nut enough to keep it from vibrating loose which allows the top link to unscrew itself. On the rare occasion that I do get it tight enough, it's a PITA to loosen it, even with large wrenches.
Solution: I ordered a top link for a JD 2355, part# AL67290, which has a built-in bracket that fits over the end of the top link to keep it from loosening. No wrenches needed. It's a beautiful thing. JD wanted $190 for a new one so I found one of eBay for $81.
Also, this new top link is longer than the original one and, since I have the Pat's Easy Change installed, it actually works better than the original.
Solution: I ordered a top link for a JD 2355, part# AL67290, which has a built-in bracket that fits over the end of the top link to keep it from loosening. No wrenches needed. It's a beautiful thing. JD wanted $190 for a new one so I found one of eBay for $81.
Also, this new top link is longer than the original one and, since I have the Pat's Easy Change installed, it actually works better than the original.