stupid question - bucket removal

[ovrszd]

By design the pins tighten every chance they get. There should always be downward pressure on the pin by the compression spring.

 

[robertsa]

Don't ever take the bucket on or off at waist level. I was putting mine on at waist level and it came off the mounts. OUCH !!!! five broken toes and a lot of tissue damage.

Hope you heal up fine. I'd recommend investing in a pair of steel or composite toe boots.

 

[chsdiyer]

I tried greasing the rod a bit but that didn't help. Trying to find some teflon spray to give that a try as well. I've tried pushing the bucket down on the ground to take some pressure off the pins, but that didn't help either. Since there is a recall and they'll be coming to get my tractor at some point, the dealer said they could look at it at that point and see if they can't offer some help getting this resolved. Thanks for all the help here!! When I finally get it working right, i'll post what the solution was. Hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

 

[Doofy]

I tried greasing the rod a bit but that didn't help. Trying to find some teflon spray to give that a try as well. I've tried pushing the bucket down on the ground to take some pressure off the pins, but that didn't help either. Since there is a recall and they'll be coming to get my tractor at some point, the dealer said they could look at it at that point and see if they can't offer some help getting this resolved. Thanks for all the help here!! When I finally get it working right, i'll post what the solution was. Hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Dealer needs to "DO" not "TRY". Your Dealers job is to represent your tractors company and "Repair" any problems or defects. Am I wrong? I would certainly not let them off the hook with such an obvious problem. Also, have them prove to you that it works properly before leaving their lot.

 

[ch1ch2]

Spraying it with Fluid Film worked great for me.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Spraying it with Fluid Film worked great for me.

I discovered Fluid Film about 4 years ago. It is truly the best I’ve found. It has become my “go to” lube.

 

[chsdiyer]

Doofy - The dealer I bought from is not likely to be the dealer who is handling the recall so he might be let off the hook in the end.

I'll be heading to Lowes to get some of this fluid film and see how that goes. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Doofy]

Doofy - The dealer I bought from is not likely to be the dealer who is handling the recall so he might be let off the hook in the end.

I'll be heading to Lowes to get some of this fluid film and see how that goes. Thanks for the recommendation.

Good Luck. I found Fluid Film at my local NAPA and it was also recommended by other forum members. I plan on using it for keeping my snow blower auger and chute slick for better distance and fewer clogs.

 

[coldsteelva]

I agree that the handles look out of whack, but perhaps it is an optical issue from the camera used to take the picture. Could it be as simple as too much paint/powdercoat in an area causing the binding?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Good Luck. I found Fluid Film at my local NAPA and it was also recommended by other forum members. I plan on using it for keeping my snow blower auger and chute slick for better distance and fewer clogs.

Fluid Film is a great product, just make sure to shake it well before using.