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Snow plowing question

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farmerwannabe

11-19-2005 06:05:13




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Hi again everyone. I have a question regarding the use of the 3 pt plow for snowplowing. I used it for the first time yesterday since we now have some snow on the ground here in Northern Michigan. My question is about how to level the plow. Because I'm using with an Allis Chalmers B, I'd like to use the plow at an angle. Fortunately, the plow that came with the tractor is adjustable, so that isn't a problem. But what IS a problem is this: When the plow is straight across it sits nice and level with the whole scraping surface contacting the driveway. When I angle it right or left, the side I'm angling it to is tilted too far and only the far edge is touching the ground. Would adjusting the top link have anything at all to do with this? I shortened it up quite a bit when I hooked it up this time...last time I used it to grade the driveway and it worked pretty well. I could really use the help before the next snow flies. Thanks again.

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Case SC

11-19-2005 14:03:47




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 Re: Snow plowing question in reply to farmerwannabe, 11-19-2005 06:05:13  
I tore my center hitch up trying to plow using the 3 pt hitch. Just not designed to handle that kind of abuse. I think I'll post on the tool area for help to weld some gray cast metal back in/on so I can use my 3 pt hitch for it intended purposes. (plowing and discing)



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Johnski

11-19-2005 12:42:12




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 Re: Snow plowing question in reply to farmerwannabe, 11-19-2005 06:05:13  
I would set the 3pt lower arms so that the plow frame sits level to the ground and use a piece of chain in place of the top link to allow the plow to float the same as on the front of a pickup. this will also allow the plow to ride up to allow you to stack the snow somewhat. You may need to use some kind of stop to limit the rise of the plow. This will allow you to angle the plow both ways without re-adjusting the links. HTH ;>)

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paul

11-19-2005 10:48:16




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 Re: Snow plowing question in reply to farmerwannabe, 11-19-2005 06:05:13  
Ideally you want the 3pt linkage to be totally parrallel from full up to full down. The requires the perfect length top link, as well as a proper geometry of the lower arms & upper link. Distance between the upper & lower arms at both ends, pivot points at the proper spots....

It is rare all that comes out just perfect. Very rare.

So, as suggested, angle the blade, lower it, & crank the top link to make it come out level. If you have the blade level from left to right when straight across, should work out for you.

Best one can do.

--->Paul

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Aaron SEIA

11-19-2005 06:59:18




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 Re: Snow plowing question in reply to farmerwannabe, 11-19-2005 06:05:13  
The length of the top link would affect the angle of the blade when you have it swung left or right. Set the blade on the ground at the angle that you want it and adjust your top link untill it sets even. With the blade straight it only changes the digging pitch as suggested below, but when you angle the blade left or right it'd also change the tilt up or down of the blade. I think if the front of the blade is toucing the ground you would lengthen the top link, if the rear is touching, you would shorten the top link. Can't hurt anything to play with the length. If it's level with the blade straight, then it's not in the lift arm adjustment.
Aaron SEIA

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Jim.UT

11-19-2005 06:39:37




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 Re: Snow plowing question in reply to farmerwannabe, 11-19-2005 06:05:13  
I don't know about an AC-B, but a Ford 3 point hitch has a leveling box on the right lift arm. You turn a crank to raise or lower the right lift arm so you can tilt or level any implement you are using.

The length of the toplink will only alter the angle of the blade(front to back), making it either dig in more or less.



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Leroy

11-19-2005 18:18:16




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 Re: Snow plowing question in reply to Jim.UT, 11-19-2005 06:39:37  
You have to use BOTH the levling box on lift arm and top link and a chain top link would not work it has to be a rigid top link, for every time you change the angle set with the leveling box first then make final adjustments with the top link and the longer the top link the more agressive the cut but also more bounce to blade for washboarding the drive



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