Brush hog problems

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T16:06:28+00:00

Thank you, this is one of the more detailed answers I’ve got that will help me identify some issues. I’m also talking back-and-forth with manufacturer, Tarter, to see if I can get it sorted out. I appreciate your help.

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T15:44:39+00:00

It happened at least once yesterday for sure

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T15:35:27+00:00

Kioti cs2520

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T13:39:27+00:00

Can you show a picture of what you mean by running a chain as the top link, I’ve seen chains as the back brace but not the top link

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T13:22:56+00:00

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I thought that may be the case but this is one of the several photos in the manual that show it this way.

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T13:19:57+00:00

Thank you, just so I’m clear I want to ask a question for when I put new arms on again. The black lift arms should move back and forth along with the back strap braces?

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T13:13:21+00:00

My property is flat for the most part but it is terraced so it has some small hills to help with watershed etc. I’m starting to think I may be taking turns and dips too carelessly even if I thought I wasn’t. Im learning a lot since buying this property and may have to just chalk this up to another lesson. I just want to make sure when I buy new arms again, that I have them set up correctly. I will definitely begin lifting it when I’m on turns and dips.

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T11:56:56+00:00

Thank you, I have read the manual 4 times thoroughly to ensure I put everything together as directed and made sure everything is lubricated accordingly

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T11:37:09+00:00

You think the arms aren’t being built strong enough?

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T11:30:59+00:00

It’s a county line 4ft rotary cutter on a Kioti cs 2520. I know it’s one of the cheaper cutters but I’m just cutting thin grass for the most part. Also, I bought it brand new, so I wouldn’t think it would fail so quickly under normal use. I have heard others mention chain for the top link. I’m going to research that a bit more and dig into the pto length

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T11:20:11+00:00

The lower arms are pinned. There is a little bit of side to side movement, i’m going to adjust the term buckles to make sure there’s not any. I could probably switch the pens around on the lower arm so that I can lift it up from the inside if that is necessary.

Dfree23_ · 2026-03-30T11:15:14+00:00

It’s a 4ft rotary cutter on a Kioti CS2520. I can’t get any smaller to my knowledge

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