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NC8N

12-06-2006 19:32:26




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Ok everyone, I am new to the tractor industry and am purchasing a 1948 8N from a co-worker very shortly. I have read so much info on this website, its crazy. Thanks to everyone. I have also ordered the FO-4 manual and the hydraulics manual. I have read about the use of the hydraulic position as far as draft and PTO shaft replacements, etc.... My question is this: How exactly does the PTO operate on the 8N? Will it only operate when the tractor is in gear? If I wanted to use a post hole digger, will I have to sit on the tractor with my foot on the clutch and in gear while someone uses the digger from behind? I have read about live PTO and sounds like I wish I had it. I have seen posts and pics from members that use shredders and PHD"s and no one is on the tractor and the implement is PTO operated. The tractors were 8N"s. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Chaz

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NC8N

12-06-2006 20:08:43




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 Re: PTO Operation in reply to NC8N, 12-06-2006 19:32:26  
Thanks for all the help, guys. Very much appreciated. :o)



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ron,ar

12-06-2006 19:43:30




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 Re: PTO Operation in reply to NC8N, 12-06-2006 19:32:26  
for the pto to work, the tractor DOES NOT have to be in gear (transmission) but the PTO DOES have to be engaged by way of a lever on the rear,left side of the tractor. The PTO operation can also be controlled by depressing and releasing the clutch pedal. The PTO does have to be engaged for the lift to work, but again the tractor does NOT have to be in gear for this to work. Also, in Dell's apparent absence let me remind you that an over running clutch (ORC) attachment for the PTO is an absolute necessity when using the PTO to power a rotary cutter(bushhog). HTH

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NC8NT

12-06-2006 19:48:54




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 Re: PTO Operation in reply to ron,ar, 12-06-2006 19:43:30  
That is a very good thing :o). I thank you very much. Now, how should the lever for the PTO be engaged? With the tractor running? If so, does the clutch have to be depressed when engaging? Or do I have to shut down the tractor to engage the PTO and then restart?



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ron,ar

12-06-2006 20:03:58




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 Re: PTO Operation in reply to NC8NT, 12-06-2006 19:48:54  
You should depress the clutch before engaging the PTO lever, then release the clutch, the pto will turn. You can disengage the pto without depressing the clutch. Remember, without an ORC the bush hog's turning driveshaft will continue to turn the PTO shaft which in turn will rotate the rear differental and rear axles even with the transmission in neutral and the clutch depressed. This is because the pto lever is in front of the rear axle. Many a N series tractor owner has had "embarrassing" episodes because of this occurence. The ORC is a one-way clutch which allows the PTO shaft to free-wheel when turned by the inertia of a bush hog driveshaft.

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old

12-06-2006 20:01:43




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 Re: PTO Operation in reply to NC8NT, 12-06-2006 19:48:54  
You can engage the PTO with the engine stopped of running but with the engine running you HAVE to push the clutch pedel down. On the 8Ns they do not have what is called live PTO so every time you push the clutch down the PTO will stop turning. just like the tractor will stop moveing when you push the clutch down, if of course the clutch is working as it should be

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ron,ar

12-06-2006 20:06:44




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 WHAT? in reply to old, 12-06-2006 20:01:43  
Just an "h" ? No hobby farm? You must be tired OLD:^)



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old

12-06-2006 20:12:05




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 Re: WHAT? in reply to ron,ar, 12-06-2006 20:06:44  
No some time it does that to me, but believe it or not if you click on the H it will still take you to the site.



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