7308 FEL Front Lock

[thcri]

When I first got my TC29D and 7308 Loader I had some problems with the front locks coming loose whenever I would put down pressure on my loader such as raising front wheels to take mower deck off. I had my dealer just weld the locking arms on the removable loader and since then I have not had any trouble. One thing I question and maybe someone else here can check theirs over for me. When the loader is on there is about an inch space between the actual hook and the front bracket. But I notice that I can take the bracket off and flip it around and the post of the bracket looks like it would move forward some.

In the picture attached you can see that the post is back of the bracket and if I would flip the bracket around it would be in the front of the bracket. Any one else out with a 7308 and a TC29D could you check that for me?

Murph

 

[thcri]

second pic

 

[bnixon]

thcri,

Your bracket is mounted correct.

I don't know if it is just the picture but in the top shop it looks like your mount is bent back. It should be perpindicular to the bracket.

Like is said this might be just the angle of the camera. I would check that first.

hope this helps,

 

[DUMBDOG]

I believe that New Holland has a recall on the 7308 because of the loader coming loose when working with a lot of dirt. Do not know if this is applicable in this case or not.

 

[thcri]

bnixon,

It is just the picture. The post is perpendicular to the bracket. I have clearance on both sides. Since I had the dealer weld it I have had no trouble but I was just looking at the bracket today and was wondering if that shouldn't have been turned around. If I did turn it around I think it would be too far up. I will just leave it.


Thanks for your help
murph

 

[BigDave]

Murph,

My bracket is mounted the same as yours, but I have less than 1/2 an inch between the front of the bracket & the hook on the FEL. There seems to be plenty of overlap on the underside of the hook - more than half an inch. Tomorrow, I lift up the front end of thractor with the FEL and take look at the bracket & hook to see if it shifts at all.

 

[BigDave]

I lifted up my front wheels with the loader today. The bracket on the FEL didn't shift at all, it looks pretty secure.

 

[bphillips]

I'd be interested if anyone has any info on a recall of the 7308 before contacting my dealer. I have a similar issue with the setup of mine.

TIA

Brad in NH

 

[spencer200]

not so much a recall as a kit to bolt it solid to the mounting post instead of the quick release.

 

[thcri]

I just had my dealer weld and hooks, I can take the loader off and put back on just like normal. The problem I was having was the hook itself for the front was being pushed back and then unhooking from the front bar. Welded them in place and no troubles any more. I can take a picture and post them tommorrow if any one wants.

murph