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Robert Plyler

02-24-2007 16:53:16




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I just finished replacing my rear axel oil seals and put on new brakes on my TO30. She will be going to work in a few weeks. My question is this, when discing should I raise the disc at the end of the row and turn around or should I leave the disc down and make my turn? I have never operated a tractor before and am trying to learn the proper and safe method of using my implements. Thanks




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Dean

02-25-2007 16:07:46




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 Re: How to disc in reply to Robert Plyler, 02-24-2007 16:53:16  
Robert:

As the other posters have already said, you will need to lift your disc in order to make substantial turns, e.g., turning around.

In this case there is little harm done in experimenting. You will find that your tractor/disc simply will not turn sharply unless you lift the disc.

Dean



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phil(va)

02-24-2007 19:01:50




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 Re: How to disc in reply to Robert Plyler, 02-24-2007 16:53:16  
Another tip, it is usually best to disc in second gear. First gear doesn't seem to do as good a job as second. Going slow might be necessary in plowing clay, but for discing, a little more speed is usually better, my experience anyway.



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Gerald J.

02-24-2007 18:31:04




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 Re: How to disc in reply to Robert Plyler, 02-24-2007 16:53:16  
You should lift the disk to make major turns. The front inside corner disk will dig in and cut trenches unless they break. And eventually they will break.

If you can't square a corner, lift and back up, drop and pull away, but keep it mostly straight.

Gerald J.



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John Mason, Michigan

02-24-2007 17:44:13




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 Re: How to disc in reply to Robert Plyler, 02-24-2007 16:53:16  
Robert, I guess it depends on the area. I like to keep the tractor moving. I have a food plot I developed that hooks into a long curved "hallway", in that area I end up lifting and turning around or backing up. Last year I used my 2N but this year I plan to go over it with my TO35 and re-seed it with clover and brassica. Then I have another area that I plan to seed in clover and chicory. I am no farmer but enjoy the fun of doing things the old ways. Enjoy and keep us posted on the progress.

John


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