CK Key Relocation or Guard

[LMychajluk]

So, managed to do this while working over the weekend...


Anyone know of any way to either re-locate the ignition switch or somehow put some type of guard over it to prevent this from happening again? I can only stock so many spare keys...

 

[phiferpharm]

Turned around and nailed it with your knee???

 

[Highgear]

Easy way is to drill a new hole ( in a new key ) as close as you can to the bottom -then cut 3/4 off the top .

 

[CMV]

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ls-tractor-owning-operating/396900-xj2025h-key-fix.html

This is what I did on last one and fixed the problem of banging it with my knee. A simpler way but similar would be to cut the key to min length, slot a half dollar coin, and then attach as I did. Even if you do bump it, no leverage to bend it.

 

[LMychajluk]

Turned around and nailed it with your knee???

No, my knee isn't that tough. When I do that. I just end up with a bruise on my knee. This happened while climbing off the tractor and bumping it with my boot.

I like the knurled knob idea. I'll pick up an extra key or two to 'experiment' with. :thumbsup:

 

[koshari]

ck35 done exactly the same thing, poor design this spot. how do i get the rest of the blade out??? tweezers??? dont think long nose pliers will cut it.