2305 Fan Shield

[gary_dsc]

With the number of 2210 and 2305 tractors that have been sold, I can't believe that somebody doesn't make parts like this available. I don't have the capability to bend the thickness of steel that I would like to use for this, but I would think that small shops that do could make some money here.

Any problems with restricting the air flow?

 

[chipsndust]

Gary:
I have the same limitation with bending heavier stock. I made mine from the heaviest sheet steel I could bend in my vise. The bends are all straight, so if you do them in the right sequence (inner bends first) you can handle pretty heavy stock with a vise and a hammer.
I did find that the flexibility of the sheet metal made it easier to install. I used #10 machine screws, washers, and lock washers. Possibly making the mounting holes oversized and using larger washers would help with installation if the material was thicker and nonflexible.
It works good for keeping brush, small branches and roots from getting into the fan. It's easy enough to make and install, that I just replace it if it gets torn up. I replaced mine this time because the dealer removed it when they did a 200 hour service (I had noticed it was dented up before they took it).
I have not noticed any over heating problems, with the shield in place, one side (toward center of tractor) is unobstructed. I have worked all day on hot days with FEL and box blade with no problems.

 

[etcallhome]

looking over your drawing and just wondering , up towards the top of drawing
coming down 4 3/8 in how far end is the upper amont

the lower one is 1" in so is the upper one in 1"+the 1 5/8 "
I haven't tried laying this out on paper and when I try printing it only the lower part of drawing will print out.

Thanks

 

[chipsndust]

et:
If I understand your question correctly, the dimension you are asking about is 4 inches.
The sketch as drawn is the bottom face, that is, it will be toward the ground when installed. The long "finger" that has the foremost anchor point, tapers 10 degrees to avoid interference with PTO shaft and MMM when raised. The taper starts about 3/4 inch below the corner of the 7 X 3 3/4 inch portion (about 3 inches up from the bottom right corner, if you have the finger at the top).
I will post another picture with the 4 inch and 3/4 inch dimensions added.

 

[gary_dsc]

Thanks for the drawings. I was always thinking about a skid plate, but didn't want to go that route because it would interfere with the mower. Your solution would seem to be better for me.

As far as the attachment holes are concerned, were they already available or did you have to drill and tap them?

 

[jsb2b]

Thanks for the drawings. I was always thinking about a skid plate, but didn't want to go that route because it would interfere with the mower. Your solution would seem to be better for me.

As far as the attachment holes are concerned, were they already available or did you have to drill and tap them?

Original post:
This one is made from heavy sheet metal, and attaches at three points to existing holes in the tractor frame and shield guard. It could be made from heavier metal, I made it from the heaviest material I could bend without special tools.

 

[etcallhome]

ok those measurements make more sense.

Thanks

 

[JDFANATIC]

chipsndust,

Thanks for the post and pics!

 

[chipsndust]

jd:
Sharing info is what TBN is all about; I've still gotten way more out of this site than I've put into it. I'm hoping to get some feedback from people who try to fab the shield, or better yet, improve on it.

 

[BIGWES]

chipsndust, you have great info here! Your ideals have been posted on
MTF also. There are a lot of members there that may be interested in
this project.