prpoper adjustment for 70a loader on a JD 955

[dfkrause]

I reposted this in the JD Section but cant delete it here, will a moderator please delete.

Hello all,

The left side wedge had popped out a couple of times on me, I adjusted the wedge plate a re tightened and it seemed good. Today I noticed that the left side release handle ( the one you use to remove the fel) seemed to be rattling around a little so I investigated and found that the rotating ear (connected to the end of the release arm) at the front of the tractor is not fully seated in position, it appears that the bracket the ear fits to, is to far forward on the machine, I see that there are two bolts that use elongated holes on the vertical support, if i adjust these it should bring the bracket the ear fits to into position ( it will move the bracket towards the rear of the machine and allow the ear to properly engage). Is this correct ? is there anything else I should check after making this adjustment? Obviously it needs to be adjusted but I am concerned that I could possible adjust it and end up with the FEL not being squared up with the tractor.

Thank You
Dennis

 

[zzvyb6]

I have an 80a loader which uses hardware similar to your 70a from the looks of things (Using JDPARTS and my own loader manual).

Check the positions of the guides and frames that are specific to your 955. Some were preassembled for an 850 or 855 tractor and this was done based on eary or later serial numbers. The assembly manual states that you park the tractor on level ground with the bucket on the same surface, no loads on the front tires. Loosely assemble the frames and guides as finger tight until you get it into proper position, mark and then tighten.

It looks like it would be easy to install the guides backwards (inside-out) so that the wedge pin would not fit properly, too. A manual would be a good investment.

 

[dfkrause]

Hey, thanks for the response