Please forgive tihs really stupid question from a city girl PTO 540??

[harleybabe]

Harlybabe, all of us tractor guys like to see pics of new members, ( I wouldnt be saying this just because you are female, its just because us tractor guys like welcoming new members) so if you get a few free moments it would be really nice if you posted a few pics, even if you are posing on your Harley or even the tractor, as those are two other things we really like to see pics of!


:licking:

the :licking: is unnecessary

 

[harleybabe]

Well you said there is a "540" indicator light on during the start process. Try running the RPM's up around 2600-2700 and you will probably see it come on again, at least mine does for the NH33D. There is no mark on my RPM dial face, just the light. Also a "600" lamp if I go to far.
What model tractor is it? If you're working the ground and the tractor is not straining, you're probably ok. You might be able to pick up the pace a little if you had the RPM's up though.
Good Luck!

P.S. The PTO light only works when the PTO is engaged.

Thanks! I don't think I had the engine RPM up high enough, it was probably somewhere around 12-1500

 

[harleybabe]

Don't be afraid of asking questions here on TBNet...STUPID is when you break something expensive rather than asking for help...

Check the operators manual for the machine...if you don't have one, check online...and check on the cowlings of the machine itself...my old 870 John Deere has a plate showing RPM and gear / ground speed combinations...

OR...in absence of a ANY manuals or plates etc...the light is not as important as the "feel"....start in a low gear range, the tool raised, at low RPM, then engage the PTO and let the tiller start to spin unloaded, bring up the engine speed a little and slowly lower the tiller into ground contact, then see what happens as you move forward....experiment a little....experienced as you are with manual transmissions, you will soon feel the "right" combination of gear, ground speed and engagement depth...you should neither lug nor rev...and feel good about helping out your neighbor...she must be a sweetheart to make you want to spend your time in the dust and heat...

Above all....

Be CAREFUL out there!

Terry

Thanks Terry! I certainly do NOT want to hurt her equipment! No manuals that I am aware off, been looking on line, but really don't want to PAY to help her out. Thank you for the vote of confidence and acknowledging I have some knowledge. lol

 

[harleybabe]

NOT TRYING TO SCARE YOU JUST WARN YOU !
Stay clear away from that pto shaft when tractor running and shaft spinning.Watch for loose clothing/ETC.
Also make sure when you start tractor your sitting in seat and not trying to start it standind next to it and someones bypass a safety device and thing runs you over if a gear or whatever !

Boone

Some good videos ! : How To Video Demos - Implements & Attachments

GOOOOODDD ADDDVICE!! Cannot stress safety ENOUGH EVER!! Thank you.

Jinmann
I did mis-type, I should have said I lowered the TILLER until it was cutting into the ground about 2 inches

Bullbreaker, I don't know what to say about the pedicure picture... lol

Oh, and FYI, is a New Holland 1630

I believe I was running at too slow an engine rpm, and since we got more rain today I will be giving it another try tomorrow.
Hopefully my friend will be feeling better and come out and help me out herself if I have any more issues.
Thanks guys.

 

[lilranch2001]

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the :licking: is unnecessary

Why thank you, I think you are every bit as lovely as I am sure all of us figured you are.

Michigan women are right up there with Indiana women. As a matter of fact some of my very best friends are Michigan women!

Now please take your time and learn to operate a tractor safely, they do have some dangerous characteristics.

Be especially careful around the PTO shaft

 

[zzvyb6]

I get down to Canton, Mi quite a bit to play hockey. If you need help on this just say so. Road trip. You are about 10 minute further on down 275. I have horse property, have two Mich Humane Society horses at the barn from a recent rescue and am pretty handy with the techniques and machinery for fencing, haying, arena grooming and manure management. No charge. I'm retired so I have lots of free time.

 

[Dutch445]

It sounds like you are getting tons of good advice, good luck with this venture.
if you get time , snap some pics of the job and let us see what you're up against,
we all love pictures!
and welcome to TBN! you will find a wealth of information here, about almost everything!

 

[Car Doc]

Careful Doc she reads TBN,your gonna hurt her feelings.




Boone

I truly apologize uhum ma'am I truly truly do dont know what I was thinking still a bit unsure to be truthful.

 

[bullbreaker]

HarlyBabe forgive me not trying to jack your thread.

Till HarlyBabe responds there is a lady 4 farms down who is planning on joining TBN told my wife to tell you "men" that she just got back from haveing a pedicure and ask me to post a picture for you guys and tell me what you think ?
So I'am just compli-ing with her wishes I have nothing to do with her.

Boone

If any of you's wanna get in contact with her send me info on PM and I'll put it in her mailbox next time I drive by her farm.

UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!!
If I hadden't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it !

Three TBN members(males) here PM'd me with info on how to get in contact with lady down four farms from us after she posted her pedicure pic :shocked:. They wish(asked) to remain ananymous and that needs to be respected, but I can tell you's one was from West Virginia,one from Kentucky and the other from Maine.



Boone

 

[lilranch2001]

UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!!
If I hadden't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it !

Three TBN members(males) here PM'd me with info on how to get in contact with lady down four farms from us after she posted her pedicure pic :shocked:. They wish(asked) to remain ananymous and that needs to be respected, but I can tell you's one was from West Virginia,one from Kentucky and the other from Maine.



Boone

some guys have foot fetishes, me I love a nice smile