Post Hole Driver Return on a M7040

[onymous]

I have just returned from the dealer's lot to look at the Shaver PHD on the M7040 I'm taking delivery of next week.

They have screwed a 5 inch piece of extension pipe into the oil inlet to make the attaching/removing of the PHD return easier as it's difficult to get a wrench down there.

Problem is, it obstructs the bottom holes of the top link mounting holes. One may be able to squeeze past the middle ones if necessary, but the pipe extension will have to be removed to use the bottom ones.

Is there a better solution? I'm thinking of something like a 5" long socket that permanently sleeves the hose. I would like to get this resolved before taking delivery.

Thanks.

 

[JerryG]

It would help if you could post a picture so we could see what you are up against.
BTW, Welcome to TBN.

 

[onymous]

The Shaver has been removed and the pipe is obviously longer than my first estimate of 5 inches. The pictures clearly shows how it obstructs the bottom set of top link mounting holes. If I ever needed to mount the top link lower, it would be a real pain having to remove and then later reattach this extension.

 

[kennyd]

Is that the only fill cap for the tranny?

 

[onymous]

As far as I know (which isn't very far) it's the only fill cap.

 

[wushaw]

Crowfoot socket, 6 or 12pt would work.

Hand Tools > Sockets > Socket Sets > Crowfoot Socket Set : Grainger Industrial Supply
Ratchets, Sockets & Sets, Crowfoot | Matco Tools Online Tool Catalog
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[kennyd]

Crowfoot socket, 6 or 12pt would work.

Hand Tools > Sockets > Socket Sets > Crowfoot Socket Set : Grainger Industrial Supply
Ratchets, Sockets & Sets, Crowfoot | Matco Tools Online Tool Catalog
Snap-on Tools

Actually, 8-point sockets are designed for square plugs.

 

[kennyd]

As far as I know (which isn't very far) it's the only fill cap.

Then my idea is out the window...

 

[zzvyb6]

Rubber hose or clear nylon tubing.

 

[jcummins]

I致e had a 7040 for a year now?and have used only the top hole, and I致e attached mowers, box blades, and post pounders. Having said that, I put together a pvc adapter that screws into the return and only have it in place when using the post pounder?so it痴 only there when using the pounder.

I also fastened the pounder return line with a hose clamp when using. Found the surge in return oil made the return line bounce out of the adapter when using the pounder.

 

[deereguy]

The filler tube adaptor for the Driver looks nice. If you want to remove it raise the lower links and use a pipe wrench to remove and place the original plug on the filler hole. I have used all 3 of the holes in the upper link before and can't tell a difference between the upper versus lower. Just my $.02.

 

[radioman]

Why not add a 45 degree elbow fitting into the filler hole first, then use it to offset the whole pipe over ? This would give you finger clearance wide for installing pins in middle,lower toplink holes. Its not the ideal solution , but perhaps its better it is now. Its either that or put in a shorter pipe. I am not sure why was a long one wass installed in the first place.

 

[onymous]

Thanks for all the comments: a pipe wrench in the toolbox may be in my future, but we are first going to try shortening it so that a wrench handle will just clear the pto safety cover. I'll post a final picture when done.

 

[deereguy]

I am not sure why was a long one wass installed in the first place.

What comes to my mind is it could be easier to hold a funnel for adding hydraulic fluid or the bouncing of the Driver when it slams the post could jar the return line out and cause hydraulic fluid to spray over the operator and tractor. Maybe the previous owner clamped it down or used a bungee cord to hold it in the filler tube.