Re: 3-pt What's the best way? Any tricks?

Posted by matthew on October 21, 2002 at 18:35:34 from (24.216.43.102):

In Reply to: 3-pt What's the best way? Any tricks? posted by Farmall Paul on October 21, 2002 at 12:49:15:

There are already several good ideas but I would like to add another thought. It does require a little "back" but more "form" than "musscle".

First item is critical - always disconnect from an implement on hard level ground. Then when reconnecting, back up to the implement with the lift slight low of the implement pins. Slightly overshoot by backing up just a little to far. Turn off the tractor put it in neutral and dismount. For safety, throw a chock behind a rear wheel. Now look to see which side is closest (this is important). This is the side to start on. With an 8N size tractor it is amazingly easy to push forward if you push high up on the tractor tire (pushing on the top of the tire actually doubles your leverage as compared to trying to push the tractor itself). I am not an especially big guy but can usually push up and forward near the top of the tire with one hand and lift the lift arm into place with the other all in one motion (However,I suggest doing one thing at a time until you get the hang of it). Once on, pin it in place. Then use the lift arm leveling jack to adjust the other arm to the proper heigth counting turns so that you can put it back level when hooked up. Now trick #2. Since we hooked up the closest arm, the other arm should be slightly too far back. To fix this, turn the stearing wheel away from the arm to be connected (If connecting the right lift arm turn the steering wheel to the left or vise versa). Now the other side of the tractor can be pushed by pushing high on the tractor tire (with the steering wheel turned you won't be trying to drag the implement). Pin the second arm in place. The center link can now be easily attached by adjusting it to the correct length.

If it sounds hard and slow it is because I failed to write it simply. I've been hooking up 3pt since I was 12 and this is quick and easy although I must admit experience helps. So if it feels uncomfortable use another method.

Finally - don't try if you cannot implement on hard level dirt. Only works eaisly on relatively small tractors up to 35hp or so. Fortunately most bigger tractors make the process easier with adjustable arms. And finally, never get behind a tractor without a rear wheel chocked.

good luck whatever method you use.

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