Bolts for rear wheels on Branson 4220

[trs]

Just wandering if dealers stock these as I never tightened them and noticed 2 are missing 1 on each side on rear wheels where inner rim attaches to outer rim, bolts are gold in color.. so far 45hours on tractor and its running like a top.. starts on 1st. try every time, still smokes on start up but that doesnt bother me.. I have noticed 1 member is having trouble with his Branson and I think it is outstanding that some of the dealers who frequent this site have offered to help him even though he did not buy it from them... kudo's to them... also I wander if you can adjust hydraulic pressure other than using knob below seat to give more power to loader & backhoe as sometimes it seems they dont want to lift much..

Thanks in advance for any help..

 

[JCar]

If you don't have a dealer close I would just remove another bolt and match it up at your local hardware store, The knob under the seat is a speed adjustment for the 3 point hitch, there is a pressure valve for your loader, it is located on the loader control valve itself, I hate telling customer how to turn it up because some get crazy, but most likely yours is to weak, so call your dealer and he can tell you what to do. Glad to hear you are enjoying your tractor. Jason

 

[TractorTom]

I have been telling the folks that get the Bransons from me, to keep an eye on those bolts and tighten them up from time to time. In my opinion, Branson's wheel manufacturer should be using a fine thread bolt insted of the course thread we are finding on the new tractors. So, once you get the replacement bolts, make sure to go around and tighten them all up. I have considered putting loctite on some of them to see if it would stop them from running loose durning use... but haven't tried it just yet.

Tractor Tom

 

[trs]

Thanks for replies, I went to Tractor Supply could not find a match.. will have to go to a dealer to get proper bolts

 

[trs]

TractorTom I checked out your web site---the 4220 with grapple--- whats the cost on grapple, I already have front loader..will I need more hydraulics installed..Thanks PS: I think my phone line has a ring ground on it as everytime someone calls me it rings once then stops... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I also used to be a tech..

 

[SHIFTY]

If your loader seems weak, Go ahead and place a hydraulic pressure gauge on a coupler or line to a cylinder ,When you activated that spool you should be in the 2200 PSI range,Dont go over that to be safe, I have seen them set low around 1600-1700 PSI at times, Even If the lugs are torqued properly all lugs should be checked weekly on all tractors and trailers, Red locktight would also help