Hi, all. Sitting on my 8N today, with my reprint of the 'Ford Tractor Model 8N Operators Manual' in my lap. Sec 121(e) states, "depress the clutch pedal when engaging or disengaging the power take-off shaft when the engine is running". So, engine running, I depressed the clutch, and moved the PTO lever to the rear to engage the PTO.
With my foot still on the clutch, I moved the hydraulic lever, but the drawbar didn't move. I tried engaging/disengaging the PTO lever again. Nothing.
I set the brake, left the engine running in neutral and walked around behind the tractor to make sure nothing unusual was visible. All seemed good. I reached out and moved the hydraulic control lever while I was standing there, and the drawbar moved up and down as I moved the hydraulic control lever back and forth.
So my question is, do I depress the clutch to engage the PTO, then take my foot off the clutch to maneuver the hydraulic control lever?
Sadly, the owners manual seems to presume more engineering skills than I possess.
Thanks.
julian
With my foot still on the clutch, I moved the hydraulic lever, but the drawbar didn't move. I tried engaging/disengaging the PTO lever again. Nothing.
I set the brake, left the engine running in neutral and walked around behind the tractor to make sure nothing unusual was visible. All seemed good. I reached out and moved the hydraulic control lever while I was standing there, and the drawbar moved up and down as I moved the hydraulic control lever back and forth.
So my question is, do I depress the clutch to engage the PTO, then take my foot off the clutch to maneuver the hydraulic control lever?
Sadly, the owners manual seems to presume more engineering skills than I possess.
Thanks.
julian