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Re: 3 point hitch top link tightness ?
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Posted by twighoot on July 11, 2004 at 20:40:24 from (80.255.42.64):
In Reply to: 3 point hitch top link tightness ? posted by chuck grandgent on July 11, 2004 at 11:16:21:
I mow alot in various types of cover and ground - it has been my experience that I will never use a solid top link again - unless the mower has some type of give built into the top link connector. When you are mowing on unlevel surfaces something has to give as you cross over highs and low areas. Depending on how severe they are it can really put a strain on your equipment. I highly recommend the use as mentioned before of a length of heavy chain cut to fit at your nornal operating height so that you can still pick the unit up when required to clear objects. Especially when you are mowing unknown areas !!!!
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