4720 Tie Rod End worn out at only 370hrs

[Brown Dog]

The short tie rod end is extremely loose at right wheel.
Nut is tight.
Left side has no loose motion.
It's hard to believe its worn out already.
My 4700 has 1,690 hrs & still tight.

 

[arlen4720]

Is the 4700 a greasable one?
Mine are tight on my 4720 after 700 hours, but I wish I could grease them (I think?)
Maybe the nut was a little loose from the factory and the slop wallowed it out?

 

[Brown Dog]

The 4700 IS greasable.
The 4720 is NOT :-(

I only Mow with 4720 / 110" RFM & Absolutely LOVE the Hydro-Trans for mowing but didn't think I would when I first bought it.

Fine Machine it IS !!!

 

[jenkinsph]

Just checked my 4520 and it is tight with over 1000 hrs use. If it is loose enough to be an issue I would change it out.

 

[Brown Dog]

My JD dealer said part # LVA14959 $175
WHOA !!!
My Napa dealer couldn't interchange the # but said he could prolly get one by the dimensions.

 

[arlen4720]

My JD dealer said part # LVA14959 $175
WHOA !!!
My Napa dealer couldn't interchange the # but said he could prolly get one by the dimensions.