[AT] ford 4000 diesel

[Mike Sloane]

The draft control selects whether the three point hitch will respond to 
an implement hitting an obstruction, and lifting the implement out of 
the way, or not. It is usually only used when plowing or sometimes 
blading, but rarely otherwise.

Mike

Lew Best wrote:
> Thanks guys
> 
> That crusted knob may be the speed control of the drop.  It's just about
> dead center in the first link (overall view).  What is the draft control
> for?  IOW what does it do?  If the knob in question is not the speed
> control for the drop where would it be?
> 
> Thanks again! 
> 
> Lew
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:15 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] ford 4000 diesel
> 
> It sounds like you might want to see your local New Holland tractor 
> dealer and order a copy of the Owner's manual. I believe they are still 
> available for the 4000.
> 
> It is hard for me to figure out what those images are, as you got a 
> little too close for me see where they are in relation to the rest of 
> the tractor. One pedal is definitely a differential lock. The crusted 
> "knob" I believe is a vent, but the rest I can't tell. The lever near 
> the lift control is the draft control and should be left up. There is 
> another knob that controls the speed of the hitch drop - that is 
> designed to be able to adjust the drop between heavy and light
> implements.
> 
> One thing with any Ford tractor I have ever dealt with: the hitch is 
> always power up and gravity down. I have seen auxiliary cylinders 
> installed on post hole augers to provide positive down pressure, but 
> then you run the risk of damaging the auger - I sold more than one 
> replacement to people who had broken or twisted the originals by putting
> 
> too much down pressure. The augers are designed to pull themselves down,
> 
> and if you have to force them, then something is wrong. You may also 
> need to replace the teeth on the end of the auger. If you encounter 
> roots or rocks, no amount of downforce will overcome those impediments -
> 
> you just have to dig and use a bar or ax, as appropriate.
> 
>  
> 

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