Backblade problem

[KU Gator]

Raising it just off the ground is fine. It wouldn't much matter, but on mine if you raise it all the way, the arms are force against a bracket which would tend to limit its movement. Remember, anytime you have an implement off the ground, it can go down and quick, so keep all body parts such as fingers or toes that you want to keep out from under it.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Add this....When tightening the turnbuckles leave a bit of "play" or "swing" in the attachment. Just a bit.

 

[scorpion12]

Alright... I went out to tighten the turnbuckles and was successful on one... it kind of removed a bit of the slack... but the other one... the head of the eyebolt snapped right off.

Looking at the threaded portion, it was rusted completely through. I guess I'll get two new turnbuckles from Tractor Supply this coming weekend and tighten them up a bit.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Son of a gun.!!

You'll get there.

 

[Harvey9]

Alright... I went out to tighten the turnbuckles and was successful on one... it kind of removed a bit of the slack... but the other one... the head of the eyebolt snapped right off.

Looking at the threaded portion, it was rusted completely through. I guess I'll get two new turnbuckles from Tractor Supply this coming weekend and tighten them up a bit.

At least turnbuckles are cheaper than new rear tires..

harvey

 

[rus_geek]

...two new turnbuckles...

Maybe find out if they have a set of telescoping stabilizers while you're there? They are typically easier to adjust than the turnbuckles, and probably less likely to rust-weld themselves together.

-rus-

 

[KU Gator]

Below is a picture of telescopic stabilizers like what rus_geek is referring to. I recently switched my turnbuckles out for these. This is the system used on the more upscale Kubota than mine, so was a direct replacement. They adjust easier which makes for easier replacement of implements and I like them because they hold the lower lift arms at a set spacing even with no implement on. Before mine would swing in as soon as the implement was removed. In the picture you can also see I use the Pat's quick system which makes the switching of implements a very easy task.

 

[scorpion12]

Those look pretty cool and a lot better than what I currently have.
Where can I get that? How much is it?

 

[KU Gator]

I ordered them through tractorsmart, but as I mentioned they are Kubota specific and I'm not sure if they would fit yours. They were $200 delivered, so more than I would want to take a chance on. You might try checking on the Yanmar forum section to see if anybody has ideas. Or do a web search. The reason I posted the picture of mine was so you would know what Rus_geek was talking about by telescopic stabilizers. If you can find them that will fit yours and you have to replace what you have anyway, even if they are more, they are an improvement in my opinion.

Stabilizer