Mowing B2650 Mower Linkage Interference with Backhoe Sub-Frame Help Needed

[2fast916]

Within the last month, I took delivery of my new tractor and since the grass is about to start growing, I decided to play around with the mower deck (install / removal) this past weekend. In doing so, I noticed a concern that my dealer is working to address, relative to the right mower linkage at the 3-point hitch area interfering with the backhoe sub-frame. I can稚 raise the 3-point hitch full up, without the right mower linkage interfering and putting what seems to be a sizable load on the system (you can hear the engine / hydraulic system load up and when you look at the bracket it is visually deflected).

I知 hoping that someone with a B50 series tractor and mower deck can answer the following questions:

Does the right bracket in the photos look correct?...Should it have a similar bend / shape as the left bracket?

Should I be able to operate the 3-point hitch full up and down with the mower deck arms both in the stowed position (i.e. not in use) and when connected to the mower deck (i.e. in use)?





Thanks in advance!!!

 

[s219]

Almost looks like the right-side bracket is not correct for the tractor (or at least for one with a backhoe). The left bracket looks correct to me.

 

[walter boatwright]

The right pin that holds the lower linkage . It looks like its twisted.The lower arm ball is touching on op and about a 1/4 away a he bottom.

 

[sandyc]

They should be symmetrical right to left and the right looks like it is the wrong arm.

 

[HJT]

Looks like brackets were switched to wrong sides. Left should be on right and right one on left side? Just a WAG, but something sure not right. Hope you get it worked out. HJT

 

[2fast916]

Thank you all for your input!!!!

My personal opinion is that I agree with S219 & sandyc and the Right bracket should have the same bend / contour as the Left bracket. The hole in the bracket is also larger than the 3-pt hitch pin and allows the bracket to cock on the pin. At any rate, between the bend/contour and what I just mentioned about the hole, I really feel it's not the correct bracket.

 

[2fast916]

They should be symmetrical right to left and the right looks like it is the wrong arm.

Sandyc,

By any chance, do you have the mower kit for your B3350? If you do, could you take a picture so I can drop it on my dealer's desk and tell them what they should already know? I would assume your 3350 bracket would be the same as my 2650 brackets...

 

[sandyc]

Sorry I don't have a mower kit. I opted for a T1880 gas lawn tractor instead.

 

[2fast916]

Sorry I don't have a mower kit. I opted for a T1880 gas lawn tractor instead.

No problem...thanks!

 

[2fast916]

I received a message from my dealer today that the right bracket is not the correct bracket for my tractor. They have the correct one on order and will come to my tractor to install (not that I couldn't do it myself, I'm happy the dealer is fixing the issue they transferred to me).

As soon as I have the new bracket installed, I'll take a photo and add it to this thread.....might help someone else in the future.