SSQ Bucket falls off

Gary Fowler · May 30, 2019

Are you locking the lock arms all the way down? Make sure they are full down.
It is easy to check if the pins are fully engaged. If they aren't going in enough, put the bucket in full dump then engage the bucket blade in the ground and put pressure on it. This will ensure that the flanges are fully engaged and allow the pins to go fully in. IF they still dont fully engage, you may have to take a rotary file or other tool to enlarge the slot on the bucket somewhat so the pin will drop in without any issue.

Ford850 · May 30, 2019

It sure sounds like you don't have the levers pushed down to cam them into locked position.

Molalla1 · May 30, 2019

Gary Fowler said:
Are you locking the lock arms all the way down? Make sure they are full down . .It is easy to check if the pins are fully engaged. If they aren't going in enough, put the bucket in full dump then engage the bucket blade in the ground and put pressure on it. This will ensure that the flanges are fully engaged and allow the pins to go fully in. IF they still dont fully engage, you may have to take a rotary file or other tool to enlarge the slot on the bucket somewhat so the pin will drop in without any issue.

Great answer Gary . . . OP needs to make sure those pins are fully seated.

searcyfarms · May 30, 2019

another thing that can happen if you are pushing down relatively flat backgrading or with larger rocks/debris i have had things push up on one of the pins enough to disengage them also

wagne223 · May 30, 2019

Looks to me like that bucket is worn out where the SSQA wedge is sopossed to hold it.

Once you verify you SSQA pin, spring and lever operation, you are going to need to repair that bucket or your problem will persist.

D2Cat · May 30, 2019

wagne223 said:
Looks to me like that bucket is worn out where the SSQA wedge is sopossed to hold it.

Once you verify you SSQA pin, spring and lever operation, you are going to need to repair that bucket or your problem will persist.

You're seeing something I don't see when it comes to bucket worn out and repair required!

wagne223 · May 30, 2019

D2Cat said:
You're seeing something I don't see when it comes to bucket worn out and repair required!

If you zoom in on the first pic, it looks to me like the area where the wedge holds is rusted, slightly bent and worn down.

I could be wrong though....

ovrszd · May 30, 2019

Gordon's pic is an excellent example of a properly fitting bucket. His arrow to the right is pointing out a critical area. Hopefully the OP will follow Gordon's lead and post a similar pic.

D2Cat · May 30, 2019

Not only does the pin have to be in the pocket, the lever has to have spring tension adjusted so it (the lever) goes over center and stays there, as been suggested several times. The bucket has to be snug against the quick attach plate or the pin will not be in the correct position (all the way down).

Atchuuu · May 30, 2019

Gary Fowler said:
Are you locking the lock arms all the way down? Make sure they are full down.
It is easy to check if the pins are fully engaged. If they aren't going in enough, put the bucket in full dump then engage the bucket blade in the ground and put pressure on it. This will ensure that the flanges are fully engaged and allow the pins to go fully in. IF they still dont fully engage, you may have to take a rotary file or other tool to enlarge the slot on the bucket somewhat so the pin will drop in without any issue.

Arms are locked all the way. I confirmed this. Your suggestion about putting the bucket in the ground is an excellent one. I had to do this yesterday on a couple of occasions.

Ford850 said:
It sure sounds like you don't have the levers pushed down to cam them into locked position.

Don't disagree with you. It would seem that way but they are in full down position. Where the pin connects to the lever is as low as it will go on both sides so this isn't the issue.

searcyfarms said:
another thing that can happen if you are pushing down relatively flat backgrading or with larger rocks/debris i have had things push up on one of the pins enough to disengage them also

Bucket fell off 7 times today. Nothing is hitting the pins and pushing them up. In fact, the pins are still in the down position when the bucket falls off.

wagne223 said:
Looks to me like that bucket is worn out where the SSQA wedge is sopossed to hold it.

Once you verify you SSQA pin, spring and lever operation, you are going to need to repair that bucket or your problem will persist.

You might be right. I am now thinking that maybe the top wedge is allowing forward movement of the SSQA plates. The forward movement might allow the lock pins to pop up, out of the slot.