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Tailwheel height, tips

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Pat Sweeney

02-07-1999 19:27:51




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Exactally what would raising or lowering my tail wheeel on my bush hog do? (of coarse it will cut taller or lower) but I cut a variety of different ground conditions. Should I set it in middle? Also any tips on this type of bush hogging. (I use a chain for upper link on rough ground)
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Steve Hansen

02-27-1999 18:52:29




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 Re: Tailwheel height, tips in reply to Pat Sweeney, 02-07-1999 19:27:51  
Pat,

I also agree with the others about the use of a chain "flexable top link." You do need some freeplay so you dont bind in the rough. Some of the newer rotary cutters have a 5 or 6 inch long slot instead of a hole for the top link. Others have 6 to 9 inches of chain in the rear strut and the bolts that attach the "A" frame to the deck are loose enough to hing. If your rotary cutter has one of these features you are ok. If not, check out some of the newer cutters at the farm store. You should be able to adapt your current equipment to flex a bit without resorting to a chain top link.

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raytasch

02-12-1999 16:54:19




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 Re: Tailwheel height, tips in reply to Pat Sweeney, 02-07-1999 19:27:51  
You can use the tail wheel to adjust the level cutting position, horizontal plane, of the rotating blade path. You want the leading cutting edge, closest to tractor, no higher than the rear of the cutting plane. If you run the front cutting edge higher than the rear you are cutting the grass twice; much more power required. I usually run my leading edge slightly lower than the rear. I agree with the previous post; DO NOT RUN A ROTARY MOWER WITH A CHAIN FOR A TOP LINK. Use a solid adjustable top link. There is an excellent article in the safety section of YT on use of a rotary cutter. I would strongly suggest you read it. Good luck ray

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raytasch

02-14-1999 12:18:54




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 Re: Re: Tailwheel height, tips in reply to raytasch, 02-12-1999 16:54:19  
The article on selecting and using a rotary cutter is in the general article archives not under safety as originally posted.. ray



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Paul Fox

02-08-1999 03:31:59




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 Re: Tailwheel height, tips in reply to Pat Sweeney, 02-07-1999 19:27:51  
I can't comment specifically on the effect of tail wheel height, as mine is not adjustable.

However, I must caution you in the strongest possible terms DO NOT USE A CHAIN UPPER LINK!!! If the front edge of that 'hog catches a stump or rock, the chain will allow that hog to pivot on the lower links, stand right straight up and possibly smack you in the back of the head. The straight link will stop it before this can happen.

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