MF 1540 Pin replacement

[sfdmedicrn]

Watching this forum as a newbie has taught me a lot. I recently purchased (private sale) a MF 1540 FEL, BH, Pallet forks. The KK 5; Rotary, and KK 6' RFM on it;s way. I have the 3PH arms and top arm but am missing pins. There is no close MF dealer near me, however I do have access to a company that wholesales fastners, pins, lynch, and hair pin, among other things. Currently the lift arms and sway bars are sitting on the ground and I have no idea how to attach these things. The owners manual does not do a good job with the pictures. If anyone can tell me the pins I need to use in the eyes to attach to the lift arms on the tractor, to the KK decks and the sway bars I would really appreciate it. Please e-mail at sfdmedic@comcast.net. I am in the fire house the next 35 hours and need to order the parts asap.
Thanks John

 

[JerryG]

Here is a picture of Steve's 1533 which should have all the same attachment pins etc. I don't know if it will help of not.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/3014/sort/1/cat/531/page/8
Most of the pins that attach the lower arms to the tractor are special pins, that can't be bought at an Ag store.

 

[sfdmedicrn]

Jerry,

Thanks for the information. I had to take the ride and order the pins from the dealer. And should be picking them up in a few more days.

Not that I have solved that issue and the RFM and Brush Hog are here. Can any one tell me why on my MF1540 HST the rear lift arms for the 3 point hitch will not drop down when I move the handel?? I can pull them down but that is all. And before you ask the knob under the seat that locks the lift arm in place has been tried both fully open, closed and in the middle.

Thanks again John!!

 

[BTDT]

It's a gravity thing. Hydraulics raise lift arms and whatever implement you have attatched, weight of attatchment is what makes it come down. With no implement on, it just stays where it was last. This is a good thing, no leaky hydraulics.