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title: "Hitch Pin Hole Wear: What to Watch For"
slug: "hitch-pin-hole-wear-what-to-watch-for"
description: "Manage and prevent wear on your Cyclone Rake's hitch assembly with maintenance tips, safety alerts, and expert assistance for optimal performance."
tags: ["Hitch Assembly", "Wear Prevention", "equipment maintenance", "tire pressure", "safety", "metal wear", "grease", "elongate", "preventive maintenance", "hitch pin holes", "wear patterns"]
updated: 2025-04-03T22:35:23Z
published: 2025-04-03T22:35:23Z
canonical: "cyclopedia.cyclonerake.com/hitch-pin-hole-wear-what-to-watch-for"
---

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# Hitch Pin Hole Wear: What to Watch For

Over time, the holes in your Cyclone Rake's hitch assembly may show signs of wear due to the natural metal-on-metal contact during operation. Here's what you need to know about managing and preventing excessive wear:

### Normal Wear Patterns

- Typically, both hitch pin holes will show similar elongation over time
- Uneven wear between the holes may indicate other issues that need attention

### Prevention Tips

- Maintain proper tire pressure on both your tractor and Cyclone Rake
  - Single Wheel tires: 25 PSI
  - Dual-PRO Super Wheel tires: 15 PSI
- Apply a small amount of grease to the hitch pins regularly
  - This helps reduce friction
  - Minimizes metal-on-metal wear
  - Extends the life of your hitch assembly

### Safety Alert

If the hitch pin holes are approaching the edge of the metal:

- Replace the hitch immediately
- Don't risk further operation
- Preventing a failure now avoids potential damage to both your Cyclone Rake and tractor

### Maintenance Best Practice

Regular inspection of your hitch assembly and maintaining proper tire pressure will help ensure safe operation and extend the life of your equipment.

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