Series 4 Rockshaft Control Lever

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Packick

Discussion Starter · Jul 22, 2021

I am having problems with the Rockshaft Control Lever “missing” the metal stop that I set into position. The lever wants to run past the metal stop. Since the stop doesn't go all away across the slot, there is enough room for the lever's arm to run past it. Has anyone else had this problem and, if so, what was your solution?

One solution I had is to put the locking lever in the way of the arm but I am not sure this is what John Deere had in mind.

Another solution I had thought of is to JB-Weld another piece of metal on top of the existing metal stop so as to close the gap. Any other ideas?

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Ortimber

· #2 · Jul 22, 2021

I just put a little pressure on the lever (towards me) so it can't slip past the stop. It's a really cheap design....

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Packick

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 22, 2021

Ortimber: That's what I do most of the time but sometimes I forget. Senior moment.

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johncanfield

· #4 · Jul 22, 2021

I never use my rockshaft stop, since I change implements the lever position is always different. Turning around and looking at the implement is the most accurate.

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workinonit

· #5 · Jul 23, 2021

They are designed to be that way and always have been as far as I know. It's made like that so you can pull the lever to you and hit the stop or push it and go by the stop if you need to lower it more temporarily. My 5 series is similar. I use mine almost every time I have something on the 3 PH. and if I'm not using draft.

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flyweight

· #6 · Jul 23, 2021

workinonit said:
They are designed to be that way and always have been as far as I know. It's made like that so you can pull the lever to you and hit the stop or push it and go by the stop if you need to lower it more temporarily. My 5 series is similar. I use mine almost every time I have something on the 3 PH. and if I'm not using draft.

What "workinonit" said. The stop is designed so that the lever can be by-passed.

Below is of a Late-Model 4020 right hand console control.

Below is of a Early-Model 4020 dash control.

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ddinham

· #7 · Jul 23, 2021

My 4066R is also designed so you can bypass the rockshaft stop.

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ZoomerHD

· #8 · Jul 23, 2021

According to Deere, the rockshaft stop is designed to be bypassed so it can also be used in the opposite direction. If you push the lever past the stop it can be used to limit upward travel for PTO driven implements that can be damaged if they're raised too far while the PTO is engaged creating a bind in the shaft and yokes.

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