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[DianneInVa]

L3301. Quick attach works easily with bucket. I have a very difficult time attaching the bale spear. Facing the tractor, the right hand lever engages easily; the left hand is almost impossible. Last time I had to get a neighbor to come over. With both of us we were finally able to engage the and lock in place. I was able to remove the BS and reinstall the bucket with no problem. Any advice greatly appreciated

 

[GreensvilleJay]

hmm...does the BS 'seat' flat against the QA frame ? for me ,the pallet fork frame needs a 'jolt' to get it 'flush and flat' THEN engage the locking pins.Not a big deal for me,always have to adjust the width anyways.... You DON'T want to use the locking pins as 'pry bars' to force the BS into the correct 'home' position. There's usually a nice 'curl' position where the attachment will sit just right, and every one is different. Always spray a light oil on the locking parts, they should move smoothly.

hmm...There is the possibilty that the BS frame is bent or twisted. Use a 4 or 6' level as a straight edge and see if that's the problem.

 

[19thSF]

L3301. Quick attach works easily with bucket. I have a very difficult time attaching the bale spear. Facing the tractor, the right hand lever engages easily; the left hand is almost impossible. Last time I had to get a neighbor to come over. With both of us we were finally able to engage the and lock in place. I was able to remove the BS and reinstall the bucket with no problem. Any advice greatly appreciated

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L3301. Quick attach works easily with bucket. I have a very difficult time attaching the bale spear. Facing the tractor, the right hand lever engages easily; the left hand is almost impossible. Last time I had to get a neighbor to come over. With both of us we were finally able to engage the and lock in place. I was able to remove the BS and reinstall the bucket with no problem. Any advice greatly appreciated

Welcome DiannneinVa,

You probably already checked this, but just in case, here is the spec showing what your implement should conform to. You may have an "out of spec" situation.


Good luck with your issue

Bob

 

[DianneInVa]

hmm...does the BS 'seat' flat against the QA frame ? for me ,the pallet fork frame needs a 'jolt' to get it 'flush and flat' THEN engage the locking pins.Not a big deal for me,always have to adjust the width anyways.... You DON'T want to use the locking pins as 'pry bars' to force the BS into the correct 'home' position. There's usually a nice 'curl' position where the attachment will sit just right, and every one is different. Always spray a light oil on the locking parts, they should move smoothly.

hmm...There is the possibilty that the BS frame is bent or twisted. Use a 4 or 6' level as a straight edge and see if that's the problem.

good advice. Are used to be able to find that ‘curl’. I know it should move smoothly. I’ll check with the level.