Farmerford
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- Joined
- Dec 9, 2006
- Messages
- 733
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Tractor
- Kuborta B2400, L2900, L4330; Caterpillar D3B, John Deere 455D
Some Kubota FELs with QA, like the 853 (I think that is the number) on my L4330 had locking pins cut at an angle on the end that would allow the pins to move back against the holding spring and unlock under load. Kubota made a kit that blocked the disengagement of the pins from the pin holds. Before I knew about the kit I made a simple one for my machine; it is just a sleeve that goes inside the spring and around the central bolt to keep the bolt from backing out. It leaves enough spring travel to let the overcenter handles move to the lock position. It cost a few Dollars and works fine. If your FEL does not have the locking kit you might consider getting one or making your own.