What? No position control stop on 5610 3pt

[ruffdog]

The 5610 has a real nice 3pt lift control lever and a height indicator out the rear window but no stop to set for height. When I'm using the 3pt rotary cutter and I get to the end of a row, I like to be able to raise the cutter, swing the turn, then drop the cutter without having to look backwards at the indicator. Tractors have a stop you can set on the 3pt lever, but not the Toolcat. So, I ordered a set of Mower Deck Height Stabilizer chains/brackets that I have seen used on old tractors. Here is a picture of them set up with just a draw bar so you can see how they look. The upper link would mount using the same pin that is used for the chain brackets.

 

[Song Dogger]

Will the chain or upper bracket hit your PTO shield? Looks close in the photo. On mine, the chain/bracket definitely rests on the PTO shield when the 3 point hitch is lowered enough.

 

[ruffdog]

Will the chain or upper bracket hit your PTO shield? Looks close in the photo. On mine, the chain/bracket definitely rests on the PTO shield when the 3 point hitch is lowered enough.

I'm not sure...I'll have to take a close look next time I use them. The main chain and bracket are slightly away from the shield when in use. I did zip-tie the loose ends to the other leg of the chain as they lay on the shield.

 

[ruffdog]

I mowed again and if you use the upper holes, the chains are not against the pto guard.

 

[Song Dogger]

Tried it out, and yup, works like a charm. Thanx ruffdog.