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Position Control
Position control is used when attaching or detaching
implements and other operations requiring the imple-
ment to be kept at a constant height above the ground. It
is also used with tool bars having flexible row units and
implements equipped with gauge (support) wheels.
FIG. 4-26:
The position control lever maintains hitch
position at a constant height in relation to the tractor.
As the position control lever 1 is moved backward, hitch
and implement are raised. Moving the lever forward will
lower hitch to selected position. Each lever setting pro-
vides a specific hitch and implement position.
The front lever stop 2 can be set to contact the position
control lever in the implement work position. This en-
ables the implement to be returned to the identical posi-
tion after the hitch has been raised for turning, transport-
ing, etc.
The rear lever stop 3 can be set to limit raising height, if
required.
NOTE: When starting engine, ensure implement is
lowered to the ground and lever is fully forward.
This reduces load on starter due to hitch trying
to raise when engine is cranked.
FIG. 4-26:
To begin work, align the tractor and imple-
ment in the field and move the position control lever 1
forward (toward DOWN). Adjust implement height using
the position control lever and set the adjustable stops 2
and 3 as desired.
When turning, move position control lever backward (to-
ward UP) to raise the implement and permit completion
of turn. Return the implement to the work position by se-
lecting the position control lever to the previous position
against the stop.
To finish work and transport, pull position control lever
rearward fully to UP position.
Lowering Rate Control Knob
FIG. 4-27:
The lowering rate knob 1 adjusts the rate of
drop of the three-point hitch and implement. Turn knob
clockwise to slow drop rate (increase lowering time),
counterclockwise to increase drop rate (decrease lower-
ing time). Turning the knob fully clockwise will lock the
implement (or hitch) in raised position for transport.
CAUTION: When working on or around mount-
ed implements, always lower to ground prior
to work. If implement must be raised, always
block implement and lower links securely.
1
2
3
FIG. 4-26
1
FIG. 4-27
FIG. 4-28
