snap coupler plow sway chains.
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Topic: snap coupler plow sway chains.
Posted By: Allis dave
Subject: snap coupler plow sway chains.
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 8:25am
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I have a 3 14" snap coupler plow that I freed up all the adjustments and replaced the sway chains last year. even with 2 sets of weights and traction boost I stil have a lot of traction issues. I have the chain set fairly tight. Should I loosen them up and let the plow follow a more natural trail? I'm wondering if I'm forcing the plow to follow a poor draft path. Here a picture of me and grandpa at plow days last fall Since I know everyone on here loves pictures
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Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 9:16am
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Here's a picture of my #73 with replacement chains. I would say I've got mine fairly loose as you've suggested. Just the way it's sitting, the left side is looser than the right side. But, you should allow for some side movement in either direction.
I know the beaming screw is the wrong style for a semi-mounted plow. The right beaming screw for this plow was froze up so I used a beaming screw for a mounted plow. It works OK it just means the tail wheel and cylinder are just along for the ride and really don't do much good.
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Posted By: Teddy (punchie)
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 11:33am
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From what I recall from last year plowing they ( the chains ) are used to keep the plows from hitting the triactor, tire etc. I had a D-19, four bottom heavy 80 series plows. I recall braking a chain using plow to push some roots and small trees I plowed out of the ground was reclaiming some old fields. The wheels maybe need to be set ?? Is the plow running with the tire tracks, Is it tracking straight or running funny?? Maybe a worn landside? All I can say is it was a heavy work out for the D-19 in sod and roots, about 7-8" deep 4bottom-14" most was on a steeper hill. ------------- Ac D-19, a Number of WD's, One WD45, Two 444 balers, Ac plows and etc. |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 1:43pm
| With your set up,you shouldn't be having traction problems if everything is adjusted right. TB link from hitch to pump,pump "lock" screws and linkage on the side.The beaming screw sets the depth so you may not have the front raised enough yet.In decent pulling dirt,you should be able to run with the lever all the way down.I usually ran mine a thumbs width off the bottom of the quadrant. |
Posted By: Bill_MN
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 3:49pm
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set your rear wheel spacing per the plow manual, then shorten the chains just enough to keep the plow from hitting the wheels or tractor when swung in either direction, the chains aren't meant to control line of draft. when i plowed with my WD i had the hydraulic lever about half way up on the quadrant but that depends on the soil
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Posted By: TedBuiskerN.IL.
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 4:25pm
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One reason your plow is pulling hard is that it does not have a land polish yet. As the plow brightens up from use it will pull remarkably easier. I have a WD45 weighted similar to yours, but I have fluid in the rear tires, and I pull 4-14's with it. The ground you're in looks like it would be easy pulling. ------------- Most problems can be solved with the proper application of high explosives. |
Posted By: Allis dave
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 7:21am
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THe landslides are good and after awhile the bottoms scoured up real nice. I dind't have too much trouble on the ground in the picture, it was pretty light soil, but I've had to play with the depth a lot in heavier ground. |