3-Point Hitch Check Chain setup for Satoh Beaver

/ Check Chain setup for Satoh Beaver #1  

mthielk

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Fallbrook, ca
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satoh s370d
I just got this Satoh Beaver. Quite a nice machine. The previous owner had the check chains on the inside of the lower arms. I moved them to the outside: see picture. Am I doing this right?
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/ Check Chain setup for Satoh Beaver #2  
That is the way mine are.
 
/ Check Chain setup for Satoh Beaver #3  
That's the correct way from the factory, but be aware that configuation is not very strong. The rod ends will tend to bend with moderate side-loading of the implement. As long as you're aware of this (i.e. minimize side-loading) you should be fine. I broke mine backing up a trailer once at an angle using the 3-pt with a trailer adapter.
 
 
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