rifflerunner
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Anyone else experience a problem getting the backhoe top link to disengage/engage with the subframe. On my BX23, there are two metal catch links that are suppose to wrap around and lock into the top of the tractor frame. I believe the bottom catch link is the only one that moves. The one on the left side works as should and can even move it by hand, but I cant seem to even budge the right side unless I use some extra force(metal pipe). I am on a level surface and pull the pins as should. I looked at them while disconnected and they dont look rusty, but not really sure if I can even take them off. Could they also be "tweaked" a little by the force of the backhoe and bent to prevent moving? I can eventually get the bh to engage or disengage, but it isnt as easy as it should be. Is there a way to remove those top catch links to see if rust is the problem? Not sure if my terminology is correct, but hope someone understands the problem. A picture would probably help, but I didnt think of taking one while the bh was disconnected.