set bolt

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pgilhool

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Apr 10, 2005
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Location
Lancaster, Pa
Tractor
Kubota B2910
My B2910 is stored in the garage. The ROPS have to be unfolded and folded with each use. Every time I fold the ROPS after use, the left (from the drivers seat) set bolt is hand tightened and easy to loosen. The right one however, I need a heavy hammer to loosen. The vibrations from tractor tighten the bolt. I do move the ROPS to loosen because there is some play but the bolt is locked on there. Any suggestions? I am starting to bend the top of the set bolt
 
   / set bolt #2  
Antiseize may work.
 
   / set bolt #3  
Can you replace the bolt with a high grade pin? Just a thought.
 
   / set bolt #4  
There have been post by TBNers that drilled out the holes and installed a 5/8" pin. I know, drilling is a no no. Since I do not lower my FROPs very often I have not made this change. I use the handle of a 10" adjustable wrench to remove both bolts. A large screw driver will also work.
 
   / set bolt #5  
I am not familiar with the folding ROPS but if it has a nut on it try replacing the nut with a stopnut (one of those nuts with the nylon insert in the end of it). That might keep it from tightening up.

If it doesn't have a nut disregard this post!

Bill Tolle
 

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