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Stay chains for 3 point hitch position

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Tom H

08-01-2004 04:29:39




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Well, the stay chain setup that I ordered came and I am totally happy about how they hold the position of my rotary cutter. I have finally cut an entire field at the same uniform height and did not have to constantly look back and see is the mower was lifting or digging in. They also have the benefit of not allowing the mower to move too far side to side so I don't need to use the sway bar.

My only concern is, is using these chains attached to the toplink too heavy for it. Other than that this was a great $40.00 investment.

Tom

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Aussie Fergy

08-05-2004 23:15:42




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to Tom H, 08-01-2004 04:29:39  
Hi Marlowe ... I was going to try and track you down after a previous reply re this topic on stay chains.
I have a 5' slasher that does not have a rear wheel that everyone seems to have on a "brush hog". The slasher I have just hangs on the 3 point linkage and when the lever is ully down the slasher runs on 2 sled style rails. This causes problems on turns and leaves grooves in the ground.
Could your setup help on this style of cutter?? or are stay chains the only option to get a set height without running the slasher on the ground and raising it in turns.

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John (UK)

08-06-2004 14:56:42




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to Aussie Fergy, 08-05-2004 23:15:42  
We use that type of mower over here in UK, and they can be a nuisance when you are turning, I think they are better with wheels on for that job. Problem with chains and position control is it wont follow the ground easily. Where you have wheels on the back it becomes semi-mounted and its much easier to handle and then you can use the position control or chains or do like Marlow advises use the draft control if you set it up correctly, its a matter of personal choice here.

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Mr Chapp

08-02-2004 05:11:06




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to Tom H, 08-01-2004 04:29:39  
As marlowe says, if the set up is correct chains are not necessary, however, now that's said, if your'e happy with chains wer'e happy! Good luck, have fun!!



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marlowe

08-01-2004 17:36:29




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to Tom H, 08-01-2004 04:29:39  
if you got your top link set right and the cutter set right you DON'T need any chains



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John (UK)

08-01-2004 06:24:06




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to Tom H, 08-01-2004 04:29:39  
Usually anything like that is attached to the tractor using the long hinged pin under the top link rocker.



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Tom H

08-01-2004 07:14:00




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to John (UK), 08-01-2004 06:24:06  
Thanks I'll switch to back there. I was wondering about that.

Tom

ps John, you get up pretty early.



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John (UK)

08-01-2004 12:17:09




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 Re: Stay chains for 3 point hitch position in reply to Tom H, 08-01-2004 07:14:00  
They say when you can't sleep its a sign of a guilty concience you know....lol The chains should be preferably crossed over each other too.



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