Which hole for top link?

[twigpig]

I'm trying to figure out which of the three holes to use on the tractor for the top link for my box blade. I have a CK30hst and a 5 1/2 foot woods box blade. I looked in the CK30 owners manual and it referred to a non-existant table in the hydraulics section. Does anybody have any sugestions? Top, middle or bottom hole?

 

[Oleozz]

I use the bottom hole for ground engaging equipment like my plow, harrow, cultivator. The top two holes I use for my bush hog, fertilizer spreader, etc.

 

[B8FISH]

Not sure if it would be the same from brand to brand--but here is what JD says (from 3320 manual):

· For light and medium draft loads: Install center link (A) in bottom hole (B) of mounting bracket. Example of light and medium draft load implements would include a landscape rake.
· For medium and heavy draft loads: Install center link in middle hole (C) of mounting bracket. Example of medium and heavy draft load implements would include a tiller or box blade.
· For very heavy draft loads: Install center link in top hole (D) of mounting bracket. Example of very heavy draft load implements would include a plow or ripper.

 

[Oleozz]

I just walked out to the shed and here is what the owner manual for the DK 45 says: :When you are attaching an implement (like rotary) not requiring any traction mount the assembling spot of the top link into the hole A or B.(Top two holes). When you are attaching an implement (like plow) requiring some traction, mount the assembling spot of the top link into the hole C. (bottom hole). When you are moving with an attached implement, you have to mount the top link into the hole A or B. If not, the lifting part can be troubled, and it can fall down because the draft sensor is activated."

It's a shame that the Kioti Corp can't hire people to write the manuals that have a better understanding of the English language. In many parts of my maunal it's almost like reading pidgin english.

 

[Highbeam]

I was so confused about which hole to use that I just put it in the middle for all implements. The holes are only like an inch apart and with no draft control I can't see how it could make much difference.

 

[n8wrl]

I think it really matters more what your implement requires. For example, I use the bottom hole for my post-hole digger because that gets the auger higher off the ground. I use the middle hole for my arena rake because it wants the top-link to be level when engaged, so that does it. I also don't have draft control...

-Brian

 

[kentrodngun]

For very heavy draft loads: Install center link in top hole (D) of mounting bracket. Example of very heavy draft load implements would include a plow or ripper.

I just walked out to the shed and here is what the owner manual for the DK 45 says: :When you are attaching an implement (like plow) requiring some traction, mount the assembling spot of the top link into the hole C. (bottom hole).

It's a shame that the Kioti Corp can't hire people to write the manuals that have a better understanding of the English language. In many parts of my manual it's almost like reading pidgin english.

Man, oh man, guys. These manuals state just the opposite of each other. I vote with Joe (Highbeam) to use the middle hole all the time until Bob sets us straight .

Personally: I use:
The Top for anything PTO driven
The Middle for Pull implements and
The Bottom for Push implements and my PHD (to give me more lift for clearing the hole)

Hopefully someone will submit the definitive answer soon.

 

[Dodgeram]

Like Brian, I use the bottom for the PHD.
Like Joe, everything else stays in the middle one.
I don't have any idea if it's right, but I haven't had an implement complain yet
Tom

 

[DrewL]

CK30 HST manual says...........................

"Select the proper set of holes to give you the proper lift of the implement you are using. This requires some experimentation to achieve proper lift. Remove the clip pin, then the bolt, move to chosen hole, replace pin and clip"


so yeah, experiment.................my findings are the higher the hole the lower the 3-point hitch will lift the implement. I have also heard the "top link" called a "center link"