Rake Gauge Wheels for Rake

[FamilyFarm]

I have a BX24. The control for my TPH is a self centering control lever, not the slider type. I do not understand how to get slack and make the TPH float.

I have not used a landscape rake on the BX22, but when using my tiller for the final passes, I lower the 3 pt arms all the way down. The tiller will only drop so far, but in essence is floating in that position and will move up or down if the tractor changes position over uneven ground (for example, at end of row). I see no reason you wouldn't be able to lower a rake down to where the guage wheels are touching then hold the lever at the bottom until you feel resistance, then let go. Even though the lever will reset to center, that doesn't mean the 3 pt arms are being raised. That won't happen until you purposely move the lever upward from center. By holding it to the lowest setting like that, you have set it so that the rake would drop further if the terrain demands it. I hope this makes sense. I really don't think you would be at any disadvantage using a rake with wheels on the BX vs any other tractor.
Terry

 

[bx23barry]

There is no down pressure on the tph. It will always float up no matter how much it is lowered. The only control is how far it will lower.

 

[rixtory]

I was thinking of getting a York with Gauge wheels. Please hel p me understand ...with my BX22, if I lower the 3PH all the way without a load, I find if I stand on it and reach over and lower it, it will go down a bit more - dead bottom.

If I put the lever back to a central position, It will stay in dead bottom. However, the arms will float up if they were "forced" up do to slight pressure? But would then return to the position they were in?
Thanks
Rick

 

[bx23barry]

<If I put the lever back to a central position, It will stay in dead bottom. However, the arms will float up if they were "forced" up do to slight pressure? But would then return to the position they were in?>

Yes.

 

[botaman2]

The right hand adj. lift arm,is used mainly to aid in the installation of 3PH attachments.(lining up) When I use my landscape rake with gauge wheels,I adj. the height with spacers on the wheels,and top link adj..the lift arm control is pushed all the way forward. Setting the lever all the way forward,lets the rake via the gauge wheels follow the ground contour.

 

[DANOCHEESE]

The right hand adjust is for allowing an attachment to dig in one side. Put a back blade on and crank the3-point arm all the way up you will cut a ditch on the left side. This is also used for adjusting a two bottom plow. There are quite a few uses for the adjustable right arm. gives you the ability to level attachments or angle thme down or up.

Gage wheels are great for cleaning up a rough areas without disturbing the soil. It all depends on the grade you are working.