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Draft control on 550

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wmthrower

04-25-2008 04:54:51




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How does the draft control work on the 550? I just bought one and am thinking about doing some plowing with it. I have a 2-bottom and 3-bottom fully mounted plow so I have options. I'll probably start with the 2-bottom since I'll be plowing in heavy sod.
I believe I read on here to hook the toplink to the bottom hole and to use the stabilizer bars hooked under the axle. Anything else particular to this model?

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SW3

04-25-2008 05:45:07




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 Re: Draft control on 550 in reply to wmthrower, 04-25-2008 04:54:51  
The draft control on the 550 is automatic. The top hole on the top link bracket will be the most sensative, the bottom hole will be the least sensative. As the plow hits harder ground, the draft control spring is compressed, causing the inside linkage to actuate the valve and raise the plow. Most others will recommend not using the sway bar pins. My 2 bottom plow's bottom links are too short to fit sway bars on anyway.
Just reading my owners manual says "When using a 3 bottom plow do not use the lower hole in the lift rocker as extreme pressure is imposed on the hydraulic unit during the lift cycle."
When plowing in the sod make sure you have enough speed to actually flip the furrow over. If you go too slow it seems to just fall back into place. Good Luck!

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wmthrower

04-25-2008 06:11:01




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 Re: Draft control on 550 in reply to SW3, 04-25-2008 05:45:07  
Thanks for the info on the draft control. I've plowed with a 1650 before but the draft control was different on that. No top link holes to adjust with that. I know what you mean with the sod flipping back over. You need good coulters too when in the heavy sod. They make it a lot easier if you can keep the trash out of them.



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