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Appendices
Drawn Implements -
Implements with long drawbar connections to the vehicle can often
move back and forth behind a vehicle that is driving in a straight path. It
is important to use stabilizing methods such as disk coulters to help the
implement track inline with the towing vehicle.
3-Point Implements -
In the case of 3-point mounted implements, make sure to balance the
implement behind the vehicle. That is, all ground engaging elements
should be evenly spaced and in proper adjustment. It is common for
items such as cultivator shanks or bedder row-units to gradually slip left
or right on a tool bar causing uneven draft. Regular checking and
adjustment will minimize this problem.
In addition, on 3-point implements, it is necessary to adjust the sway
blocks on the vehicle draft arms. Allow only a very small gap at the
sway blocks to prevent large side-to-side movements of the implement.
Similar to drawn implements, 3-point implements will benefit from
evenly spaced coulters set deep enough to prevent side-to-side
movements. As implement widths grow in 3-point applications, it may
be necessary to use draft chains connected from the ends of the
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