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Stupid Rookie plow questions

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Brian Cooper

02-06-2005 14:32:04




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I have a single bottom plow I pull behind a Ford 900. Every time I plow I end up with furrows either two feet deep or barely scratching the surface. I am trying to break up land that has not been farmed in over 30 years. Once I have it cut I am discing it to smooth it for laying out rows. I have a second plow that has a series of shovels, but it will not cut into the ground at all. What am I doing wrong? Should I set the tractor for draft control or not? When I use the draft control it burries the plow as deep as it will go. What stupid rookie mistakes am I making?

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Joel Harman

02-08-2005 05:03:26




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 Re: Stupid Rookie plow questions in reply to Brian Cooper, 02-06-2005 14:32:04  
Try discing 1st then plowing.



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Brian Cooper

02-09-2005 13:15:06




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 Re: Stupid Rookie plow questions in reply to Joel Harman, 02-08-2005 05:03:26  
Well, when I disc the new earth, I can't get the discs to cut. They won't break the sod. I will try using the draft control like you describe, but that is how I use the regular control. WHat does the draft control do differently? The arms don't travel faster, do they push down harder?



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Mike (WA)

02-07-2005 08:51:53




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 Re: Stupid Rookie plow questions in reply to Brian Cooper, 02-06-2005 14:32:04  
Some 3 point systems have separate depth and draft levers- those are simple, just put the depth lever all the way down, then adjust the draft lever to get the consistent depth you want. I think the Ford is a single lever setup, with a draft/position selector under the seat. Set it on draft, then put the plow down- if it's too deep, lift the 3 point lever, and vice versa. When you get it at the depth you want, stop the tractor and adjust the "stop" on the 3 point quadrant up against the bottom of the lever so you are going to the same spot every time you lower the plow.

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BushogPapa

02-06-2005 16:06:49




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 Re: Stupid Rookie plow questions in reply to Brian Cooper, 02-06-2005 14:32:04  
Usually, with "draft control" you need to set the hydrolic lift lever at the proper position to set the depth...There should be an adjustable "stop" you can set, to stop the lever at the proper position... If a plow won't go into the ground..it usually a matter of the shares are worn out, or it is REALLY out of adjustment....

Ron..



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