Brush hog adjusting questions

[TripleR]

Sure, if you have a manual, follow the manual. I was giving general directions to get him going. I have modified my cutter to have gauge wheels on the front, to prevent gouging when operating on rough uneven terrain (which is about all i have). I usually adjust to have them just ever so slightly off the ground on level ground. I know others do other things like chains instead of top link, and check chains etc.

James K0UA

Same here, I remember a really LOOONG thread on this, but I'm too lazy to look it up. What works well for one won't for another and some like you have made custom modifications to better fit your needs.

I think about gauge wheels in the front sometimes, but there is that whole lazy thing.:laughing:

I actually have some dirt and flat land, so I can operate different than you and of course there is that whole Kioti handicap...:laughing::laughing:

 

[TripleR]

Just a few posts:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/220947-chains-instead-top-link-bush.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/196962-how-bush-hog.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/152473-guage-wheels-bush-hog.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/145455-adjusting-brush-hog.html

 

[k0ua]

I actually have some dirt and flat land, so I can operate different than you and of course there is that whole Kioti handicap

Yeah, Yeah,. I am enjoying this Kioti "handicap" when I am setting in my cushy suspension seat, Hooking up with my telescoping links, using my electric/hydraulic 4WD actuator, and PTO engagement, My tilt wheel, My thick rubber mat floorboards, and all the other little comfort and control functions.. ha ha. I just hope all this electronic crap keeps on working
There is even an indicator on the dash to tell you if your split brakes (on the left side I might point out) are unlocked. Believe it or not there is a micro-switch on the pedal shaft to sense this. It is amazing to me how quickly I have become accustomed to the brakes on the left, and the dual pedal setup..I am fully acclimated to this now.

James K0UA

 

[TripleR]

I actually have some dirt and flat land, so I can operate different than you and of course there is that whole Kioti handicap

Yeah, Yeah,. I am enjoying this Kioti "handicap" when I am setting in my cushy suspension seat, Hooking up with my telescoping links, using my electric/hydraulic 4WD actuator, and PTO engagement, My tilt wheel, My thick rubber mat floorboards, and all the other little comfort and control functions.. ha ha. I just hope all this electronic crap keeps on working
There is even an indicator on the dash to tell you if your split brakes (on the left side I might point out) are unlocked. Believe it or not there is a micro-switch on the pedal shaft to sense this. It is amazing to me how quickly I have become accustomed to the brakes on the left, and the dual pedal setup..I am fully acclimated to this now.

James K0UA

I know what you mean, I had to adjust to the AIR CONDITIONING on ours...:laughing::laughing::laughing:

As you know, my left leg is just along for the ride, so I can't operate a tractor with left foot brakes; haven't used our John Deere in a long time, but I can see where they would be helpful for some. I rarely even touch the brakes on our HST, but do on our geared units.

I know this doesn't happen often and a person shouldn't be doing it, but I have often pushed the envelope on a tractor. A year or so ago, I was repairing a washout on a pond levy when I had one of those OH HECK moments and instinctively hitting the right foot brakes (geared tractor) kept me out of the pond. Switching from one tractor to another isn't a problem for some, but I'm not so sure I am one of them.

Dual HST pedals are pretty much as wash to me, but my wife doesn't like them.

I don't know if your tractor has it or not, but I really like the dismount 3PH adjustment on some Kioti units.

Just to be clear to everyone, I am only kidding James, I don't bash tractors though I do kid around a bit. Life is too short to take it too seriously.

 

[90cummins]

I have never needed check chains on a properly function position control.

The chains help maintain a consistent cut height when you need to quickly raise to avoid an obstacle, you can then just lower it to resume with no need to look back & reset .
Just makes the job easier & avoids gouging the ground with the skids.

 

[TripleR]

The chains help maintain a consistent cut height when you need to quickly raise to avoid an obstacle, you can then just lower it to resume with no need to look back & reset .
Just makes the job easier & avoids gouging the ground with the skids.

I can do this by setting my 3PH lever to the proper height and moving the block to stop the lever at the same height. Our CX80 had dials with numbers to limit travel up and down, so you just used a rocker switch to return to the pre set heights.

I may be misunderstanding you though and if that's the case, I apologize.

 

[k0ua]

I know what you mean, I had to adjust to the AIR CONDITIONING on ours...:laughing::laughing::laughing:

As you know, my left leg is just along for the ride, so I can't operate a tractor with left foot brakes; haven't used our John Deere in a long time, but I can see where they would be helpful for some. I rarely even touch the brakes on our HST, but do on our geared units.

I know this doesn't happen often and a person shouldn't be doing it, but I have often pushed the envelope on a tractor. A year or so ago, I was repairing a washout on a pond levy when I had one of those OH HECK moments and instinctively hitting the right foot brakes (geared tractor) kept me out of the pond. Switching from one tractor to another isn't a problem for some, but I'm not so sure I am one of them.

Dual HST pedals are pretty much as wash to me, but my wife doesn't like them.

I don't know if your tractor has it or not, but I really like the dismount 3PH adjustment on some Kioti units.

Just to be clear to everyone, I am only kidding James, I don't bash tractors though I do kid around a bit. Life is too short to take it too seriously.

Yes it has the rear 3pt lever you can operate while you are hooking up. It is handy. Yeah the air cond. might be pretty hard to get used to in this 90 degree weather.:laughing: I don't really need a cab in my terrain and uses, but there are times.. Tell you what I really enjoy my sunshade though. It makes a big difference.

James K0UA

 

[TripleR]

Yes it has the rear 3pt lever you can operate while you are hooking up. It is handy. Yeah the air cond. might be pretty hard to get used to in this 90 degree weather.:laughing: I don't really need a cab in my terrain and uses, but there are times.. Tell you what I really enjoy my sunshade though. It makes a big difference.

James K0UA

It sure does, we put one on our Massey Ferguson 375 a few years after we bought it and man that was nice. We also have one on our Case 995. We don't have any on our Fords and they get pretty darned warm.

My brothers operate those now; had to give them up last year.

 

[nctacoma]

Thanks for all the helpful information.

Got it all hooked up and tried it out on one of my woods roads and it worked great. I guess I should have asked more questions at the dealer.

 

[jeff9366]

Should you later decide you wish limit chains for the front of your rotary mower a kit is available from Steven's Tractor Company.

LINK TO STEVEN'S TRACTOR: Chain Limiter Kit

Mine arrived today. I am posting photos to give a better idea of dimensions and bracket angles than Steven's listing alone.