Posted by Brendon-KS on April 08, 2014 at 18:29:37 from (63.245.147.52):
In Reply to: TA Use-do don't? posted by kelly in tx on April 08, 2014 at 15:27:54:
In my opinion having a shift-on-the-go capability makes an already useful tractor even more handy. Baler can't take in the hay quite quick enough - grab the handle, yank back, and keep on going. Bogging down in a tough spot when working ground - same thing, a lower gear is just a lever pull away.
One thing I have read on this site before is to never engage the high range on a mechanical TA when coasting down a hill. The low side is a free-wheel on the early machines (such as my 350) so you always want to be in high when approaching a downhill. If you find yourself picking up speed while in low range use the brakes to slow down, don't engage high until the engine picks up the load.
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