Marker arm spring retainer

A marking device pivotally connected to an implement for an agricultural vehicle, comprising:

• a first arm;
• a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end;
• a first attachment bracket pivotally connecting the first arm to the distal end of the second arm, and the first and second arms are configured for pivoting between a stored position in which the first and second arms are folded relative to one another and an operational position in which the first and second arms are unfolded relative to one another;
• a second attachment bracket positioned adjacent to the proximal end of the second arm;
• a kick out link pivotally interconnected between the first attachment bracket and the second attachment bracket, the kick out link is configured for controlling a movement of the first arm;
• and
• a biasing member connected to the kick out link and configured for providing a biasing force acting on the kick out link to retain the first arm relative to the second arm in the stored position.

A method, comprising the steps of:

• providing an implement for an agricultural vehicle including a toolbar and a pair of marking devices pivotally connected to the toolbar, each said marking device including a first arm, a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, a first attachment bracket pivotally connecting the first arm to the distal end of the second arm, and the first and second arms are configured for pivoting between a stored position in which the first and second arms are folded relative to one another and an operational position in which the first and second arms are unfolded relative to one another, a second attachment bracket supported by the toolbar and positioned adjacent to the proximal end of the second arm, a kick out link pivotally interconnected between the first attachment bracket and the second attachment bracket, the kick out link is configured for controlling a movement of the first arm, and a biasing member connected to the kick out link and configured for providing a biasing force acting on the kick out link;
• biasing, by the biasing member, the kick out link to not slide in order to retain the first arm relative to the second arm in the stored position;
• and
• overcoming, by the kick out link, the biasing force provided by the biasing member upon selecting to unfold a respective marking device to be in the operational position.