coasterez
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Guys who know: How tight should the 3ph sway stabilizers be? Can I use any of the matching holes or am I supposed to use the slotted hole only? Thanks in advance for your advise.
Tom
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MotorSeven
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Coaster,
I don't think it matters as long as the arm can't rub on the tire. The slotted one's make it possible "sometimes" to hook up an implement without pulling those pins, but most of the time i end up yanking and resetting them once the implement is on the 3pt. I think mine sit in about the third hole from the rear axle side.
RD
I don't think it matters as long as the arm can't rub on the tire. The slotted one's make it possible "sometimes" to hook up an implement without pulling those pins, but most of the time i end up yanking and resetting them once the implement is on the 3pt. I think mine sit in about the third hole from the rear axle side.
RD
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Not sure if this is the answer that you want but for soil engaging implements place the pin in the slotted hole, for a mower, etc. where you don't want any sway place the pin in a non slotted hole so the implement can't swing.
I have been plowing and cultivating this week and I need some back and forth motion so I've had the pin in the slotted hole, that gives me a lateral sway of about 2 inches.
I have been plowing and cultivating this week and I need some back and forth motion so I've had the pin in the slotted hole, that gives me a lateral sway of about 2 inches.
Rotary cutters and the like usually require that the sway is eliminated.
For most others you want a 1" -2" sway, things like box blades, landscape rakes etc.
I know some who even let their mowers sway some so that the mower can be gotten up closer to a tree but it will move over slightly. The only thing to worry away the sway in that case is where does the PTO shaft move to? You don't want enough give to let the shaft hit anything.
John
For most others you want a 1" -2" sway, things like box blades, landscape rakes etc.
I know some who even let their mowers sway some so that the mower can be gotten up closer to a tree but it will move over slightly. The only thing to worry away the sway in that case is where does the PTO shaft move to? You don't want enough give to let the shaft hit anything.
John
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I keep my sway links tight for my PHD. A couple of tips if you're new to using it:
1. put your top link in the bottom hole for more lift / clearing the hole
2. have a big pipe wrench (36") on hand to back out the bit when (and it will) gets stuck. I foolishly dug out my first jammed bit and had to put a tube in the hole & backfill it. If only someone told me. Live & learn!
1. put your top link in the bottom hole for more lift / clearing the hole
2. have a big pipe wrench (36") on hand to back out the bit when (and it will) gets stuck. I foolishly dug out my first jammed bit and had to put a tube in the hole & backfill it. If only someone told me. Live & learn!
Highbeam
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Great question. Even when you use the holes there is still enough slop to allow some sway. I don't use the slots but I like the reply about the mower being able to scoot around so I may start with the mower. The box blade doesn't need to sway though. I have also noticed that I can almost never use the same hole on each side so the implement is always off to one side slightly.
Avoid tire rubbage and rapidly swinging implements.
Avoid tire rubbage and rapidly swinging implements.
I would say that the box blade does need to sway. That is an implement that is more likely to grab and hold, and a little sway may help keep the pressure from a stoppage from damaging the hitch.
PTO implements are what should be kept from swaying.
I also wouldn't want any sway in a PHD as the slop could allow some pretty good momentum that could break "slap" the arms around and cause damage.
John
PTO implements are what should be kept from swaying.
I also wouldn't want any sway in a PHD as the slop could allow some pretty good momentum that could break "slap" the arms around and cause damage.
John
Dodgeram
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I too cannot get the pins in the same holes (i.e. 3rd hole both sides). Everything still seems to work whatever hole the pin ends up in.
While we're on the rear of the tractor, has anyone else had a problem getting the implement coupler on the PTO shaft? My woods RFM is a bear to get on. Maybe it will get easier after a little wear?.
Tom
While we're on the rear of the tractor, has anyone else had a problem getting the implement coupler on the PTO shaft? My woods RFM is a bear to get on. Maybe it will get easier after a little wear?.
Tom
