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Set up three point hitch disk

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Fla Farmer

03-30-2008 08:43:09




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Hate to display my ignorance yet again - BUT need information on how to set up my disk for various purposes. Inherited an old 10 ft. disk from my dad, not drag type. Switching positions on the tiers of blades is accomplished by pulling a pin from the top of the disk and using a heavy hammer or,in my case, a heavy fence post to drive the tier to another position, either angled or straight. I want to cut my garden so that it buries the weeds, but doesn't leave big gouges in the field. THEN I want to change positions and make another pass to level the field for planting. I don't know how to set the blades to make this happen, OR how to level the disk. I do know enough to lengthen the top link so lower the front end. Advice most welcome. Thanks. (Think I'll change my sign in to "Fl. Ignoramus").

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Fla Farmer

04-05-2008 04:18:19




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 Re: Set up three point hitch disk in reply to Fla Farmer, 03-30-2008 08:43:09  
Thanks for the helpful information.



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rednekelmo

03-30-2008 11:31:40




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 Re: Set up three point hitch disk in reply to Fla Farmer, 03-30-2008 08:43:09  
the more angle the ganges have(groupe of blades on an axel) the more agressive the disc will cut. less angle will give a better finish. if the disc isn't cutting level acrossed it's width adjusting the top link will help. raise the rear of the disc if it's high in the center lower the rear if it's low in the center. something about 1' wider than your disc to use as a drag will also help bust clods and level the groung to give a smooth finish.

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supergrumpy

03-30-2008 09:24:03




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 Re: Set up three point hitch disk in reply to Fla Farmer, 03-30-2008 08:43:09  
there is no easy answer, if your disc blades are worn down to nubs then you will not accomplish much

basically, angle the discs very crossways to direction of travel to increase the cut and pile the weight on (stones, iron, mother-in-law, etc)

hook old telephone pole to each rear corner of the discs to disc and level in one pass

enthusiasm helps



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BillinCentralMO

03-30-2008 09:04:37




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 Re: Set up three point hitch disk in reply to Fla Farmer, 03-30-2008 08:43:09  
I'd just get out there and try it. Different results occur depending on soil type , moisture and whether the tractor has downdraft. You'll learn it works best in certain conditions. As to leveling , it is a small task to chain a harrow section , or a piece of chain link fence or just a log or RR tie behind it. You can smooth it out without another pass under appropriate conditions. Good Luck.



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