MF 1540 working RPM

stump54 · Apr 10, 2006

I need some advice on proper RPM setting.

I spent a few hours this weekend pulling around a box blade and it didn't take long to notice the difference between this and my old TO.

With my old tractor I needed nearly full RPM to get much done; not so with the 1540.

What RPM should I be using? The book said something about break-in but not much beyond that. I was moving dirt at about 1500 but that was just where I put it.

-What are your thought about break-in?
-Tach has appx 2400 rpm marked for the PTO; what about non-PTO type work?
-Is there a guideline?
-Should I use lower gears to raise the rpm?

Gary

JerryG · Apr 10, 2006

When breaking in never lug the engine and vary the RPMs.

stump54 · Apr 10, 2006

should I rev it up to the PTO mark on the tach during the break-in and let the gears control the speed?

JerryG · Apr 10, 2006

It would depend on the implement that you are using at the time. I have forgotten which transmission you have and your bio doesn't tell.

JerryG · Apr 10, 2006

I went back and found out what tranny you have. If you are using say a brush hog and you can push down on the throttle pedal and the engine can accelerate you are not lugging. If you push down and it is real slow to raise the rpms or doesn't raise the rpms, then you are lugging it and need to go down gear. Almost the only implement that I run at the 540 mark is a brush hog when I am in really thick, tall grass. If I am using an auger or post driver, I let it idle.

mark4Jesus · Apr 11, 2006

I have a 1433v. I have found that when I am plowing or disc-ing that the tractor runs smoother just below the RPM for 540 on the PTO, I can't remember the exact RPM. The tractor pulls fine at the lower RPM, there is just less vibration at the higher RPM. When I bought mine it had 141hrs. on it already so I did not have to deal with a break in period. I "think" when using ground engagement attachments that the RPM is more a function of the speed that you want to go, using the gear for the proper pulling power. At least that is how I have been operating, I'm still new and learning!

stump54 · Apr 25, 2006

Speaking of "disc-ing ", I'm getting ready to reclaim a section of my pasture by trying to level the old dirt road. It's mostly loose sand but is pretty uneven. A neighbor suggested I use a disc to do the main work and then smooth with a blade. As you can tell from earlier messages, I know nothing of tractors or farming.
1. Is the "disc" what I need to start?
2. What size can my 1540 handle (4' & 6' available)?
3. Can someone give me a basic explanation of how this operation works?

Thanks,
Gary