Probably minor problems...

Bob_Trevithick · Dec 12, 2001

Two things on my new JD 4300...

-I opened the fuse box cover to take a peek, and now it won't close properly. No matter what I do, after folding down the lock, it just flops open.

- Looking at the rear of the tractor, the two draft arms appear misaligned. With both of the draft bars set to the same pin position, the left arm is much closer to the tire than the right arm. Did something get bent, or is this okay?

Note that I got this as a new machine, but it had about 20 hours on it as a "demo". I got a discount. Who knows what it was subjected to before I got it? Is this something to be concerned about?

Thanks,
Bob

Bob Trevithick

MossRoad · Dec 12, 2001

Do the arms have stabilizers on them that are adjusted to different lengths, or are they free swinging?

 MossRoad

Edited by MossRoad on 12/12/01 10:23 PM (server time).

Bob_Trevithick · Dec 12, 2001

...Do the arms have stabilizers on them that are adjusted to different lengths, or are they free swinging?

The arms have stabilizers, which are adjusted to the same pin positions. I would say the whole thing is misadjusted about an inch to the left. I think I could probably get it even, but haven't tried yet. I'm new to this, and just wondering if the machine got bent somehow before I got it.

Thanks,
Bob

Bob Trevithick

MossRoad · Dec 12, 2001

My stabilizers are screw adjustment, as are the height adjustment for the lift arms. You might want to measure them instead of counting the pin holes to see if they are even.

 MossRoad

Bob_Trevithick · Dec 13, 2001

...My stabilizers are screw adjustment, as are the height adjustment for the lift arms. You might want to measure them instead of counting the pin holes to see if they are even.

Well, I may be confusing terms here. I think the bars I'm refering to are called "sway bars"?

I have (and I remind you that I'm a complete neophyte) an adjustable right link, that is a screw thing. I think this adjusts the implement horizontally .. to an even position. Then, in addition, I have what I believe are called sway links, which limit right to left movement of implements. These are both adjustable via pin positions.. and are both set to the same pin hole.

Why would the draw bars be closer to one tire than another?

Sorry if I'm muddying the waters by confusing my terms. I'm referring to a bunch of manuals..

Bob

Bob Trevithick

MossRoad · Dec 13, 2001

That's right. The sway bars prevent the lift arms from swinging left to right. Measure them with a tape measure to see if there is the same distance between where they attach to the tractor and where they attach to the lift arm, regardless of the pin holes.

 MossRoad

butzkeg · Dec 13, 2001

Here's a possibility, don't the tires have different positions? Maybe one side is set further out than the other? It may not be the links.

Bob_Trevithick · Dec 13, 2001

...Here's a possibility, don't the tires have different positions? Maybe one side is set further out than the other? It may not be the links.

I looked at that.. the manual says if the valve stems of the tires are on the outside, then they are in the wide position. Both of them have the valve stems on the outside. And both tires show the arrow (direction of turning) correctly. When I get home, I'll measure those sway bars..

Bob Trevithick

Redsmoke · Dec 13, 2001

Bob, On my 4300, one arm is always a little closer to one wheel than the other if I use the same pin holes on each side. I usually put the pin in a hole on one side, and then use the slotted hole on the other side, allowing a little movement. It's possible that an arm could be bent, but it sounds like you're wanting everything to match exactly (no offense, I'm the same way) That's why there are so many adjustment holes-so it can be set wherever it needs to be.

MJB · Dec 13, 2001

If you have the R-4s on your 4300 the wheels are actually wider if the valve stems are toward the inside. The overall difference is only about 1.5". If you dont have R-4s then disregard this post./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

72% of all statistics are made up./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif