Posted by WI Dan on June 15, 2023 at 12:00:37 from (107.77.208.70):
This is a follow-up to my earlier post about frustrations mowing....
I don't know the brand or model. It's about 5-1/2' wide. Does not completely cover the tire width of the Ford 3000 it's mounted to.
Pictures of the unit, and this morning's break.
(A shop in town is going to weld it for me.)
I'm using a chain on the top link connection. How snug should it be? I want it to be tight enough to pickup the mower when I raise the 3point arms. But, maybe float on the ground too?
Should I have the front of the mower higher than the rear?
My tachometer is broken. How do I know the blades are spinning fast enough?
I noticed it doen't cut well when I'm going up-hill. It seems the PTO loses speed due to the engine lugging. Is there a way to direct more power to the PTO?
I try running 3rd gear, but it's too fast. Second gear is crawling...
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