MX5200 LA1065 SSQA Issue

[Rustyiron]

I agree, that's the limit of "throw" for the lever. Do not grind it.....yet.
Does the lever operate easily without a bucket?
I have the same on my Kubota and it works smoothly.

This is with the lever "open "
Next compare the other levers operation, does it move with equal effort?
Lastly compare the adjustment to the rod and spring that's to the left in the picture. Adjust it to the approximate look of the one that doesn't give you trouble.

 

[5030]

My SS QA levers were pipe only friendly. A good cleaning and spray on white lube made it lock and unlock like butter. Can't believe the difference it made. Now I just spray on more lube every 6 mos.

Interesting. Both my ATI (which I really like) and my Kubota have grease fittings on the locking pins and the handle pivots. The ATI is much more robust than the Kubota btw.

 

[AndyMA]

Interesting. Both my ATI (which I really like) and my Kubota have grease fittings on the locking pins and the handle pivots. The ATI is much more robust than the Kubota btw.

I had ATI on my Ford 2020 and yes it operated easily.. I'm not at the farm right now but I will disassemble clean and grease when I get there. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Andy