[AT] ford 4000 diesel

[Lew Best]

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


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[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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