Climbed underneath and the fingers were WAY out of adjustment. Had maybe 3/4 inch between them and pressure plate, not the correct 1-1/4 inch. Went to work adjusting, and on the second finger, wouldn't you know I goofed and let the finger in instead of out. I realized my error when I heard a familiar "boing" as the return spring slipped off its retainer.
If course I couldn't get it back on through the hand hole, so after work today I split the tractor to do it right, and adjust the last finger while I had easy access.
- Setting up to split
- Georgette rolled right apart! Not too bad for working alone today
- The naughty culprit
- All tightened up!
The tractor is back together, and hydraulic lines, wiring harness, and starter are back on. I figured it was time to call it a night (11:45 pm) and finish assembly tomorrow.
On the bright side, the TOB looked like it was in real nice shape
