MMM Front Link Disengaging

[George56]

Front link disengaging from the hooks on the MMM. It's happened 4-5 times already this year. If I back over a tree root or such it will push the deck forward and off the hooks - that's on me. This seems to happen randomly and I don't realize till I raise the deck. Going to remove and re-install the deck today. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[85Hokie]

Tighten these nuts and see if that will help

 

[George56]

Tighten these nuts and see if that will help

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Thanks! The book calls for a measurement of 47mm (1.85"), will check and may adjust .25" to see what happens.

 

[George56]

Thanks! The book calls for a measurement of 47mm (1.85"), will check and may adjust .25" to see what happens.

Thanks 85Hokie!
Adjusted the nuts .50", had some wear on the bracket, solved the problem.
Thanks Again

 

[DustyRusty]

If there is wear on the brackets then that indicates that it has been improperly adjusted for a very long time. The part is designed to hold the mower deck securely, without any movement. Wear indicates improper installation and movement of the mower deck. I mention this so you make sure to remove any unwanted movement of the mower deck and get an even cut of the lawn.