The knob under the seat?

Cliff_Johns · Feb 26, 2004

You know, to be honest, it might not have been her
fault. I was talking about the FEL and its operation
and she mentioned the knob and talked about hydraulics
and in the end, she may have known what she was talking
about and I just misinterpreted.

In any case, it's all clear to me know (Well, the bit about
the knob, that is.)

Cliff

bigpete · Feb 26, 2004

We're just having a little fun with the Saleslady thing. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

When I was first shown how to operate the rate drop control knob on a CUT, the mechanic (who was doubling as delivery guy) rightfully pointed out that the rate of drop is as much a safety issue, as it was a production/convenience issue. Yellowsocks safety advice really is dead-center. The mechanic also told me that the first thing he does after hitching up an attachment is to set the drop rate to match the weight of the implement. His advice was to set it first at a drop rate that was a little slower than what you might use once you begin work, then open it up with little tweaks as you go along. It seems lots of people forget this and drop it too fast and/or too early on their first pass. Bad things might happen when this occurs. Also, remember to tighten up the rate drop valve if you are in transport. A hastily dumped 450-pound box blade makes quite an anchor at 8 MPH. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

sort of an idiot with tra · Jun 2, 2025

Thank you so very much for the help. I don't know these things. I grew up on 1960 International tractors and am clueless. I really appreciate it.

tacticalturnip · Jun 2, 2025

sort of an idiot with tra said:
Thank you so very much for the help. I don't know these things. I grew up on 1960 International tractors and am clueless. I really appreciate it.

I am glad you got the information you needed, especially about something like the drop-rate knob, which many people are not familiar with.

That said, you did bump a 21 year old thread and I have to give you a ribbing for it.