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I have a Kubota B3350 and the nuts on the feedback rod loosened and eventually, the rod snapped. I purchased a new rod and nuts from Messick's, installed it, and everything was great. For about a week when it broke again. the nuts did not loosen this time. I have replaced it three times now and it keeps breaking. I watched last time and it looks like the rod is bending as I lift and lower the hitch. There is a significant amount of adjustment on the rod so I am thinking maybe I'm locking it in in the wrong location. Any thoughts? Here is the rod, part 030 on the diagram:
I have a Kubota B3350 and the nuts on the feedback rod loosened and eventually, the rod snapped. I purchased a new rod and nuts from Messick's, installed it, and everything was great. For about a week when it broke again. the nuts did not loosen this time. I have replaced it three times now and it keeps breaking. I watched last time and it looks like the rod is bending as I lift and lower the hitch. There is a significant amount of adjustment on the rod so I am thinking maybe I'm locking it in in the wrong location. Any thoughts? Here is the rod, part 030 on the diagram: