B3030 MMM attach/detach

[Jungo2]

Greetings,

Just received my B3030 about a week ago and am thus far extremely pleased with it. However, I have yet to remove the 60" MMM. Although the manual is detailed (perhaps a little too detailed), I still prefer the direction of experienced users as opposed to an owners manual. Can anyone please provide instruction from personal experience as to the easiest method to mount and dismount the MMM. BTW, I have the 403 loader.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ronjhall]

On the B2910 with 402 loader. Best way to remove MMM is to disconnect linkage and PTO shaft. Then raise front wheels off ground high enough to clear gage wheels with FEL bucket. Slide MMM out from under tractor.
This method works best with a hard surface.

 

[art]

Ron has the easiest way!

 

[Chessie]

The only thing I can add to that is do as decribed on a hard level surface. I have the 72" deck and it rolled away pretty good on just the slightest incline once I freed it from the main front attachment area.
Jeff

 

[ronjhall]

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[Stargazer]

I have a bx-23 but also use the FEL to lift front up as suggested. I also bought 4 of the 3 wheeled dollies that are about 8" across and put under guage wheels before disconnecting on concrete driveway. Makes lining up to rehook very easy.

Pat R

 

[x703jko]

...I also bought 4 of the 3 wheeled dollies that are about 8" across ...

Where did you get these?

 

[milkman]

I had a '71 Sears SS14 and a bag of tricks to make it easier to R/R the deck, and a KUBOTA G5200, I could post them here, but i guess it wouldn't help with your KUBOTA B3030.

 

[DiezNutz]

On the B2910 with 402 loader. Best way to remove MMM is to disconnect linkage and PTO shaft. Then raise front wheels off ground high enough to clear gage wheels with FEL bucket. Slide MMM out from under tractor.
This method works best with a hard surface.

This is the method I use also, just remember to position your gauge and AS wheels before you start disconnecting stuff (with deck off the ground). "Installation is the reverse of removal".
One other thing to be aware of/watch out for is when you lift the front, the rear tires will roll forward a bit (and can pinch the deck); when you lower it, they will roll back a bit. Finding the front-to-back "sweet spot" where the MMM oughta be will take a little practice. Also since you'll have the left AS wheel turned sideways, it won't make things any easier for you. Try not to drag it if you can help it; chances are that plastic is softer than whatever you're dragging it across. And there's the story behind why mine has a little flat spot.

 

[czechsonofagun]

I choke wheels on the deck
- put wedges behind front wheels
- disconnect the deck and the shaft (I actually take half of the shaft off, it is easier that way)
- lift 3pt to get the linkage out of the way
- back up over the deck in Low


Installation is same thing backwards, all done on concrete.

First time I was hesitant to do it, but thats what the manual says and it works like a charm. In cutting season I do it once a week or so.