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Bach-Ed

For the second time I have tried to plow snow with my 857 and not able to finish the job.  The first time I was using chain to lift the plow instead of the solid OE link bar.  The connecting link wasn't strong enough and it failed.  So I put in a stronger link.  Good except the rear cross pin came out of the swing up latches at the rear hitch.  Today I was plowing again and the latches opened and the rear of the plow frame dropped down.   It is no fun laying in the snow and wrestling it back in place.  I thought maybe I needed to tighten the bolts that the latches pivot on really tight. Originally I had them snug so they swung with a little resistance.  Was my last thought correct and the bolts need to be quite tight?  Or is there something else i should try.  I was just about done when I had to get it back in place so I don't know if my tighter setting worked or not.   Suggestions?

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chazm

You are using hair-pin clips to keep latches closed ????  :eusa-think: 

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Bach-Ed

My latches are not drilled for hairpins.

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TT

Not much choice on the older hitches other than tightening the bolts once the blade is installed.

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Lane Ranger

Ed: 

 

The best solution is to drill holes through both sides of the rear hitch on the lock pieces and hitch frame so you can place a push pin cotter key through to lock in place.    That should  take care of it !   This was a  change in the later plows from the early short frame plow  I sold you !

 

 

This photo shows the push pins placed thru the  locks on the rear hitch to lock the plow frame in place!

 

 

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Bach-Ed

I think you "pushed" me in the right direction.  I was debating adding pin holes and you've convinced me.  Thanks

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Coadster32

I don't experience the same problem...but that is a nice fix for you.

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Lane Ranger

  Ed:  Post a picture of your tractor and plow when you get a chance!   Not too many pics of those on here !

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brianc423

Lane Ranger, in your picture, are those custom made tire chains? I have never seen that before.

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Coadster32

Rubber tire chains I bought about four years ago.  They work great on concrete and blacktop and grip well too!  No  gouges or major marks left when they spin.

 

 

http://www.rubbertirechains.com/index.php?main_page=what_are_rubber_tire_chains

 

I use them as well. Three years now, and well worth the investment. Turfs, rubber chains, tri-ribs up front, and weight on an 854. No problems.

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Bach-Ed

They work so well for me I don't think I would want to go back to steel ones

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