Caution. Cotter pins.

[fitz955isprint]

Was mowing with the 2520 and notice that the left hand side of the deck dropped. :shocked: so I stopped the deck and the 2520 and get off and start looking, go to the back, and the adjusting arm is still on the 3pt but all bent. Look underneath and the cotter pin and linch pin are missing. So down the road i go to Farm & Fleet to get a new linch pin. Banged out the adjusting arm and put it back together. Called the dealer and he said probably under warranty. So make sure that everyone checks that. :2cents::smiley_aafz:

 

[Gizmo2]

Spare lynch pins are a must have. I can lay a lynch pin down while changing implements and the darn things will grow feet never to be seen again.

 

[Gobblin Tom]

What size pins are they? I want to go pick some spares up now!!! Before the tractor comes!!!!

 

[fitz955isprint]

I think they were 5/8? 2 inch long? F&F only had them in 3 inch, but I could use the clip pins on them, instead of cotter pins. Makes it easier to use and I feel safer. Id take pics, but its at the farm.:thumbsup:

 

[glc24]

I noticed those when I removed my linkage for the first time. If I remember, they were way too small for the hole in the pin. After only one summer of mowing they were already wearing badly. I have 3/16" dia. hairpins in there now.:thumbsup:

Greg

 

[Gobblin Tom]

I noticed those when I removed my linkage for the first time. If I remember, they were way too small for the hole in the pin. After only one summer of mowing they were already wearing badly. I have 3/16" dia. hairpins in there now.:thumbsup:

Greg

Somebody is going and have to take a picture.... I went and looked at mine today and can't figure out which pins they are. There are a lot of them!!!:confused2:

 

[jonyyuma]

My old JD mower does this too... The cotter pins must be checked and replaced. I usually do it when I sharpen or change the blades.

 

[glc24]

Somebody is going and have to take a picture.... I went and looked at mine today and can't figure out which pins they are. There are a lot of them!!!:confused2:

Hey Tom,I took some photos of what I did to mine. I used hairpins instead of cotter pins. I was a bit hesitant about using those,because of the possibility of them being knocked off by something. So far so good,I haven't had any problems. If you decide to use hairpins,just make sure they fit pretty tight.

I was wrong on the size. The large ones on the turnbuckles are 1/8". Not absolutely sure on the spacer rod between the two arms,but I think those pins are 1/16" or 3/32". I also put washers wherever there seemed to be too much play. IMO,keeping everything tight will lessen the wear factor.:thumbsup:

Greg

 

[Gobblin Tom]

Hey Tom,I took some photos of what I did to mine. I used hairpins instead of cotter pins. I was a bit hesitant about using those,because of the possibility of them being knocked off by something. So far so good,I haven't had any problems. If you decide to use hairpins,just make sure they fit pretty tight.

I was wrong on the size. The large ones on the turnbuckles are 1/8". Not absolutely sure on the spacer rod between the two arms,but I think those pins are 1/16" or 3/32". I also put washers wherever there seemed to be too much play. IMO,keeping everything tight will lessen the wear factor.:thumbsup:

Greg

That works thanks!!! Another question about using the 3pt??? Is there a way to remove or tie up the mower linkage? While out getting logs today I really didn't like putting them on the ground even though they are raised up when I lift the 3pt, just curious..... Thanks!

 

[glc24]

Hey Tom

JD makes a lockup kit,but alot of guys just tie them up with some decent zip ties.

Greg

 

[Kep]

I just use a bungy cord to tie it up when I'm using the tiller, when I got my tractor and was looking it over I found the installer didn't spread the cotter pins and one had already fallen out. I replace all of them with hair pins.

 

[Gobblin Tom]

I just use a bungy cord to tie it up when I'm using the tiller, when I got my tractor and was looking it over I found the installer didn't spread the cotter pins and one had already fallen out. I replace all of them with hair pins.

Yeah I am going to go to tractor supply and buy a variety of them, sounds like 1/8 and 3/16 should do the trick..... I will give the bungee cord a try, I also have some short ratchet straps that might work.