Mowing Cotter pin fell out on Bush Hog while mowing

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Well DAYUM! It is still funny :laughing: but I VERY Much appreciate the education sir!

I'm going to go buy some lynch pins at TSC or HF tomorrow after Church.

David

yup.. funny but true!
 
   / Cotter pin fell out on Bush Hog while mowing
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Today at TSC, 3/16" lynch pins $0.89 each.

Individually tested to snap like a mouse trap.

Git-R-Done!

Now for some more seat time!

David
 
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Today at TSC, 3/16" lynch pins $0.89 each.

Individually tested to snap like a mouse trap.

Git-R-Done!

Now for some more seat time!

David

7/16" lynch pins are the standard for 3PT hitch retainers. NH part number 2N609 @ $.33 each. Others with higher spring tension are available.
 
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7/16" lynch pins are the standard for 3PT hitch retainers. NH part number 2N609 @ $.33 each. Others with higher spring tension are available.

Yes sir. I have those at the tractor end. this fell off the bush-hog end (see pic) 7/16 will NOT fit.

Thanks for looking out for me though!:thumbsup:

David
 

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   / Cotter pin fell out on Bush Hog while mowing #26  
I use the same pin as rekee43 does on all of our equipment that requires a pin and never lost one over many years yes our Bushhog as well. Any dealer or ts store has them for sale.
 
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Yes sir. I have those at the tractor end. this fell off the bush-hog end (see pic) 7/16 will NOT fit.

Thanks for looking out for me though!:thumbsup:

David


Just drill out the hole...hehe. Actually thay make all sizes of lynch pins. I have 3/16" ones in my horse trailer to secure the panel release pins. they came with the trailer.
 
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I run the very heavy hair pins too, but drive them all the way through until they're hanging.
Very little chance of one "falling" out
 
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I had a few lynch pins fall our or get hooked and pull out. I got some with a stringer spring action and when I go into heavier brush I put a tie strap or a zip tie on it as further precaution. I don't know what would happen if one side of a box blade or a 1500# weight would fall off but I think it would mess up some other stuff real fast.
 
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I run the very heavy hair pins too, but drive them all the way through until they're hanging.
Very little chance of one "falling" out

Joe,

THAT is a good idea also!

I will remember that.

Thanks,
David
 

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