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Help..3 pt theory and how to connect a plow/plough

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George in Michi

11-23-2003 15:34:31




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I have TO 20 and a MF 2 bottom plow.

The right and left arms on the plow are offset, the left one (looking from tractory back) is a couple inches low, and the right one is a couple inches higher than the bar that runs between them.

Why is is like this?

I had trouble connecting the plow to the tractor, and when I did I could not lower it enough to make it actually dig into the dirt. I guess I would need to lengthen the center arm?

Anyway, and advice on how to connect implements correctly, especially the plow would be most a appreciated.

By the way, I saw a couple of really nice TO20 when I was living in Kent...plus they have great beer!

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john(UK)

11-24-2003 14:08:26




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 Re: Help..3 pt theory and how to connect a plow/pl in reply to George in Michigan, 11-23-2003 15:34:31  
Correct method of mounting ANY 3 point linkage implement is :- left lower link, right lower link (adjusting levelling lever for correct height so the link will slide on the pin easily) then top link last. The Cross-shaft is that shape so you can adjust the front furrow width, as it is cranked if you were to turn it the front of the plough (plow) would change its direction across the tractor so altering the front furrow width. If you are using the original sliding bar top link you will see a groove in the edge of each bar, these should be together for the correct length for the plough, you can shorten it slightly if the plough won't dig in but if you shorten it too much the front furrow will be deeper than the rear one, if it still wont dig in you will most likely find that the plough shares are worn and have lost their "suck" (the curved shape that pulls them into the ground)and you will have to replace them. If you are using a screw type top link, set the plough down on a flat hard surface and make sure that both plough shares are touching the ground by shortening or lengthening the top link as required. and once you start ploughing adjust the top link to give you equal furrow depth on front and rear bodies (bottoms) Adjust the furrow width so that the front furrow is the same as the rear one by measuring the distance across the plough frame from one landside to the other, then measure the front furrow that you are turning over which should be the same, adjust the cross-shaft on the plough if it isnt to widen or narrow it.

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Phil(va)

11-25-2003 08:25:43




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 Re: Re: Help..3 pt theory and how to connect a plo in reply to john(UK), 11-24-2003 14:08:26  
John, I will differ with you in one instance. When hooking up a post hole digger, which does not use the regular top link of course, you should hook it to the top connection first. Then hook up the two lift arms. Otherwise, it is practically impossible for one man to hook up.



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john(UK)

11-25-2003 10:38:43




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 Re: Re: Re: Help..3 pt theory and how to connect a in reply to Phil(va), 11-25-2003 08:25:43  
You are of course correct in that Phil. When I wrote it I was thinking of the question of "how to hitch up to a plough" a P.H.Borer never even entered my head.Having said that I am sure there will be other things that will differ, someone is bound to come up with them.



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Phil(va)

11-23-2003 19:02:40




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 Re: Help..3 pt theory and how to connect a plow/pl in reply to George in Michigan, 11-23-2003 15:34:31  
You had three questions which I'll try to answer: The arms are different height because right wheels of tractor are in furrow (after first furrow). Connect the two lift arms first, then the top link last and it will connect easier. Shortening (not lengthening) the top link will pull the front (points) of the plow down and it will dig in more better. Experiment.



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