rear lift cable on 716 a/c

[cwihne 0]

I want to replace the rear lift cable on my 716-6 with a steel rod to put more down pressure on a rear blade has any one ever done this or have any ideas thank you cwihne

[BLT 725]

quote:

---

Originally posted by cwihne
I want to replace the rear lift cable on my 716-6 with a steel rod to put more down pressure on a rear blade has any one ever done this or have any ideas thank you cwihne

---

You will bend rod if done too many times. I do it at least twice a year with the rototiller on my 3112H. Besides that the way the rock shaft configured on the newer machines, it would almost be impossible to get a rod and clevis big enough to do the job.

[RayS 80]

It would probably be easier to just add weight to the rear blade.

[cwihne 0]

thanks for the information guys it is appreciated cwihne

[HubbardRA 19]

I had a solid rod in my 717H at one time. In order to get it to work right with the rocker shaft, I had to make it two piece. It was just a matter of having the correct geometry to hook to the existing shaft and move properly. This eliminated the capability to produce downpressure because the rod would bend at the joint. I now run a cable setup. Much nicer.

[cwihne 0]

thanks for the information cwihne