New owner questions

normde2001 · May 31, 2006

"But (unlike my Massey) these anchor the arms to the *outside* rather than to the *inside*. I guess the idea is that if you get them adjusted just right then the opposite chain prevents the hitch from swinging too far."

That's the way they work, and quite well, I might add. The left side chain adjusts the right side clearance, and verse-vica.

normde2001 · May 31, 2006

"But (unlike my Massey) these anchor the arms to the *outside* rather than to the *inside*. I guess the idea is that if you get them adjusted just right then the opposite chain prevents the hitch from swinging too far."

That's the way they work, and quite well, I might add. The left side chain adjusts the right side clearance, and verse-vica.

SailorBob · May 31, 2006

I was actually referring to the pins on the implement that go into the swivel balls on the lower lift arms. Turn them so that they are pointing to the inside (toward each other) instead of the outside. That way the sway chains are actually pulling the implement toward the lower link arms. I hope this makes sense. It works very well. I wish I had a photo of the setup.

SailorBob · May 31, 2006

I was actually referring to the pins on the implement that go into the swivel balls on the lower lift arms. Turn them so that they are pointing to the inside (toward each other) instead of the outside. That way the sway chains are actually pulling the implement toward the lower link arms. I hope this makes sense. It works very well. I wish I had a photo of the setup.

Eddie · May 31, 2006

I did that on my finish mower. Doesn't swing near as much!!!

Eddie · May 31, 2006

I did that on my finish mower. Doesn't swing near as much!!!

HGM · May 31, 2006

( I was actually referring to the pins on the implement that go into the swivel balls on the lower lift arms. Turn them so that they are pointing to the inside (toward each other) instead of the outside. That way the sway chains are actually pulling the implement toward the lower link arms. I hope this makes sense. It works very well. I wish I had a photo of the setup. )

Kinda like this???

HGM · May 31, 2006

( I was actually referring to the pins on the implement that go into the swivel balls on the lower lift arms. Turn them so that they are pointing to the inside (toward each other) instead of the outside. That way the sway chains are actually pulling the implement toward the lower link arms. I hope this makes sense. It works very well. I wish I had a photo of the setup. )

Kinda like this???

ghmerrill · Jun 1, 2006

I swapped the rear wheels last night and that in itself looks like it will eliminate any problems with the hitch arms rubbing on the tires. I'll probably reverse the pins on the mower as well.

ghmerrill · Jun 1, 2006

I swapped the rear wheels last night and that in itself looks like it will eliminate any problems with the hitch arms rubbing on the tires. I'll probably reverse the pins on the mower as well.