2544 deck raise problem

[reid]

Has any one else broke the deck lift pins in the shaft connected to the handle. This is the second time I have had to take the tractor back to the dealer for this. The first time I think the pin just fell out. Thanks reid

 

[CCinCT]

I've not had a problem after Spring/Summer/Fall with the deck, and Winter/Spring with the blade.

 

[JTKub]

Wow that is an odd one?!? Do you run your deck in full ground contact by chance? Just trying to reason out how this could be happening.

Joel

 

[drifter2518]

I haven't broke the pin but have broke the "fingers" (piece of metal that has 5 or 6 fingers to set the height of the deck off the ground when you raise the deck). I usually break these during the wintertime when I plow snow and ram into something hard. I think I have to do this again before I start mowing again this year.

 

[reid]

Joel there are some small mounds I run over that could possible bottom out the deck but it is not a hard hit or anything like that. what are you thinling? Reid