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Jay..... ...an "issue?", yes and no! Yes, because the 9N's hydraulics were originally designed for "draft" control, that means plowing. Brushogs need to be "positioned" at mowing height. Only the 8N has position control. The resident "N-Genius", Zane, has recently developed the "Zane Thang", a devilish clever external device that "solves" the lack of "position control" for 9N's & 2N's. Check the "archives" at the top of this most excellent N-Board for "testimonials". About $80 cheep, get it. Of course, there could be other hydraulic issues too. Check the "archives" for hydraulic issues. The neat thing about these ol' N-Tractors (besides being "cute") is that parts are readily available and reasonably priced. Now it is time for my sermon. All N-Tractors that "brushog" need an "Over Running Clutch" (ORC) on their PTO output shaft. The ORC is a 1-way device that prevents all that rotorary inertia energy from backfeeding thru your PTO to the tractors tranny and continues to drive the tractor when you clutch to slowdown to turn for the barn corner, creekbank, irrigation canal, wifes car (don't ask). It also prevents expensive noises in the tranny. $60 cheep. Get one. Check the "archives for more information on the ORC. Also recommend you get an I&T FO-4 repair manual. Readily available at most tractor parts places, internet sponsors of this N-Board, Ford/New Holland fer peets sake. $25 cheep, get one!!!..... ...Dell, the self-appointed safety preacher
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