RoyJackson
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- Joined
- Nov 17, 2001
- Messages
- 24,890
- Location
- Bethel, Vermont
- Tractor
- John Deere 4052R Cab,, Deere 855D UTV, Z920A Zero Turn Mower and assorted implements
Gents,
My 430's loader (mounted on a Deere 4400) QDs are stuck tight. The slip collars will rotate, but not retract. The tractor is 10 years old, and I'm guessing the previous owner never removed the loader. I never had any need to remove it as it was late in the mowing season when I bought it. Also, I had no level spot to park it last year.
This is the third Deere I've had with a loader and the first one to give me any problems. I always pulled the loaders off for the Spring and Summer unless I had a need for it.
Already sprayed them with both PB Blaster and Fluid Film.
A Deere tech gave me one idea...to tap on the collars as I try to slide them back. That didn't work...
I'm thinking about using a couple flat bladescrew drivers to pry on them and I know that may damage the collars.
So, before I start prying, I thought I'd ask the TBN team for any ideas, experiences or alternatives. Remember, they rotate fairly easily...just won't retract.
My 430's loader (mounted on a Deere 4400) QDs are stuck tight. The slip collars will rotate, but not retract. The tractor is 10 years old, and I'm guessing the previous owner never removed the loader. I never had any need to remove it as it was late in the mowing season when I bought it. Also, I had no level spot to park it last year.
This is the third Deere I've had with a loader and the first one to give me any problems. I always pulled the loaders off for the Spring and Summer unless I had a need for it.
Already sprayed them with both PB Blaster and Fluid Film.
A Deere tech gave me one idea...to tap on the collars as I try to slide them back. That didn't work...
I'm thinking about using a couple flat bladescrew drivers to pry on them and I know that may damage the collars.
So, before I start prying, I thought I'd ask the TBN team for any ideas, experiences or alternatives. Remember, they rotate fairly easily...just won't retract.