How to use the T/A

[ebeyl]

Just wondering how to use a T/A. when do you move the lever and when is the lever in T/A or DIRECT DRIVE?

 

[mfreund]

I am not a International Harvester fan, but I believe you leave it in Direct Drive and use the T/A to increase the torque.

 

[DJ54]

The T/A will get you through a tough spot when plowing, etc. without having to downshift the main transmission. The shift lever in the forward position is direct drive. Do be aware some models will free wheel, when in the T/A mode, if going down hill.

As someone mentioned in another post concerning T/A's, is to not use it as a brake, if it's free wheeling in the low side.

Very seldom do I use it on my 656, but there are times I have for a short period of time. We've had the tractor for 25 years or so, and so far no problems with it.

 

[Whatswrong]

I run my 1066 and 1086 thousands of hours in torque position it gave me a ground speed I liked . Pull it in without hesitation then go back to direct smoothly but gently to avoid lurching .
The only time I would shift continually was when I was combining that was my variable speed and if I paid close attention I could even change gears and keep rolling without stopping

 

[art]

To use the full name Torque Amplifier it pretty much says when to use it. At times when you lack power to accomplish what you are doing.
You are correct that to use as a brake is totally wrong!