Help with Imatch and MX6

[NDAWIND]

Just bought a 4520 with FEL, imatch and mx6 cutter. When the dealer delievered it, the top hook of the imatch hitch was connected to the bolt below were the center link normally hooks up. There is no bushing on this bolt. The manual clearly shows a bushing going on the top center link on page 20-2, so i assume this is where the imatch should attach. I tried to unhitch and hook up to this point, but the imatch top hook keeps hitting the lower bolt it was connected to before. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

Darrin

 

[rmonio]

Darrin -

On the MX6 there are two pin connections. One on the top - where you would hook a normal top-link - and the bottom - where your i-Match top connection goes. The bottom should have a bushing on it so it mates correctly - but otherwise that is the correct place for your i-Match to connect. I'm not sure why the manual shows the bushing on the top as that is the wrong place for the i-Match to mate.

I have an MX6, i-Match, and 4600... I didn't have an i-Match at first and after trying to lug that beast around when connecting, I immediately went and bought an i-Match. Now it's a snap to connect. I'd also suggest getting sleeves for the lower pins.. you can buy a full kit at your JD dealer or TSC and Fleet Farm both sell the sleeves/bushings you'll need.

Let me know if you have any additional questions - I could probably take some pictures to show you what I'm referring to, but it's too late and too cold in the pole barn tonite.

-Bob

 

[NDAWIND]

Thanks alot, I thought I was going crazy. The dealer already installed the bushings on the lower pins. I love the imatch too, I just wanted to make sure it was hooked up right. Thanks again.

 

[rmonio]

No problem. Good luck and take care!

-Bob