Float lock-out "apparatus"?
 

From what I can tell, the wideframe implement float lockout tidbit is just a plate with a hole and a dowel pin it that goes through another hole that locks the two halves of linkage together...

My question... Why can't you just put a regular bolt in that hole that locks the two linkages together? I don't really see what the plate, according to the manual, is supposed to be doing.

Sorry if this has been asked and answered a million times before.

I have used just a bolt in the past. But drilled the tip of the threaded end for a hitch pin to hold it in

I have the same question. What harm would be done if the are joined?

Thanks for the feedback!

Good call on locking the fastener. Sounds good to me!

If we leave the lock out pin or bolt in there, and put the deck on, we may be able to use the deck as a lift for tire changes. :biggrin2: Just kidding. It looked to me like the spot where you would put a pin or bolt was not round but more slotted on one side. I wonder if that was just me not seeing it right.

I think the only reason for the plate with the hole it it is to allow you to turn the dowel around and keep the little plate attached to one of shafts with a cotter pin so you don't lose it.