How did this happen?

[nobog]

Greetings all, perhaps someone can shed some light on what happened. I just purchased a KingKutter 5’ XB rear blade. Two issues; somehow the top link of the 3 pt hitch bent the threaded rod portion on the eyelet – the point that attaches to the top link of the blade. I maybe have 20 minutes of use on the blade with no deeper cuts than 2”. I did not have the nut tight – nor do I have any idea why it has that little lever on it, also a check on the manual revealed no insight. Issue two; I cannot get the hitch pin in the top link of the blade with what appears to be a simple quality control issue, I tried to bend it with my meager pipe wrench but that thing is solid. My next course of action is to contact KK and see what they say. Perhaps someone can enlighten me with 3 pt hitch class 101? Thanks, Jim

[Carl]

I would just get a longer pin or bolt to use rather than bending the tabs back in line. But could probably wack each tab with a heavy hammer.

The bent rod on the top link. Since you didn't tighten the nut I bet that the little rod vibrated to the down position. When it did this the next time that you raised the blade the little rod hit the bottom of the top hitch and bent itself and the rod.

The little rod is for turning the nut tight by hand.

[nobog]

Carl, Ok, that makes sense. I see where that could hit when I raise the hitch.
I'll check my local supply house for a longer pin. Thanks, Jim.

[Carl]

If it works you are entirely welcome Jim.

[Mayor]

Strange, TSC has new ones.