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I have been plowing since 1955

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Farmallb

05-11-2008 11:18:47




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I know I dont want the cutter close enough to bind up on the share. I was wondering how far to the side, or out of line with the share to adjust it cutter, and I guess 5/8s, thereabouts is the answer there, Im not sure about the answer bout how far above the tip end of the share should the bottom tip of the cutter be above it. AND of course, in front of it.




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maxwell99

05-11-2008 17:36:49




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 Re: I have been plowing since 1955 in reply to Farmallb, 05-11-2008 11:18:47  
Coulters, if so equipped, should run 5/8" to 7/8" to the right of the leading edge of the plows "shin". They only need to penetrate the ground a few inches. Set bottom edge of coulter 3" to 4" above lowest point of share, with attention paid to coulter AXLE. It shouldn't be too close to the ground (due to worn coulters) They will drag in crop residue or sod and clog up if they're too low.

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Hugh Mackay

05-12-2008 02:50:56




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 Re: I have been plowing since 1955 in reply to maxwell99, 05-11-2008 17:36:49  
Maxwell: There is another reason for not setting the coulters too low. I've seen countless used plows at auctions with bottoms worn off axle housings of coulters, from being set too close to soil surface. Some of this wear from crop residue or just plain draging in soil. Seems as though they have worn the blade completely out then set it closer to ground to get enough penetration. I haven't priced them recently, however I expect the blade is much cheaper than axle housings.

I know it is if you have a plow with double tapered roller bearings on coulters. I had a guy call me one day, bought a used plow with cast hubs worn right in to bearing races, grease caps wouldn't even stay on. It was an expensive fix.

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Hugh MacKay

05-11-2008 13:27:26




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 Re: I have been plowing since 1955 in reply to Farmallb, 05-11-2008 11:18:47  
Farmallb: If you've been plowing that long, you should be giving the advice, not asking. If your like me surely received a lot of advice in the past and you've tried all.



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RickB

05-11-2008 12:14:07




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 I have been plowing since 1970 in reply to Farmallb, 05-11-2008 11:18:47  
How far above the share you set the coulter is a function of plow depth, coulter diameter, whether it is spring loaded or on a fixed shank and how deep you need to run the coulter to cut the crop or residue. It is a field adjustment that should take into account most or all of these variables. The fore and aft adjustment is dependent on how much trash clearance you need. Further forward can lead to trash plugging problems between the coulter and next bottom forward on older plows with little rake clearance. Further back can lead to plugging on the coulter's own bottom.

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