Adjusting Load/Depth Control (Draft Response)

NOTE: Load/depth adjustment changes draft responsiveness only. Operating depth is set with hitch lever.

Hitch load/depth (draft response) is adjusted in the CommandCenter.

1. Press Hitch Load / Depth Switch (A) and observe Display (B); current draft response setting appears on Draft Response Scale (D) across the top.

2. Turn Command Dial (C) counterclockwise to reduce draft response or clockwise to increase. Changes to response setting take place immediately.

  • Zero draft response provides "position" control (See Using Position Control.)
  • Higher settings are used for "draft" control (See Using Draft Control.)

3. When desired setting is reached, press Select Switch (E) to return to previous display.

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Using Position Control


A-Hitch Load / Depth Switch
B-Display
C-Command Dial
D-Draft Response Scale
E-Select Switch

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Using Position Control

Use position control for operation of non-ground engaging implements and implements equipped with floating gauge wheels.

To adjust load/depth for position control, set draft response to zero.

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Hitch Held at Selected Position

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Using Draft Control

Use draft control to help maintain operating depth of non-floating tillage equipment in rolling terrain, or if tractor attitude/pitch and rear wheel sinkage force implement deeper than desired. If soil density/resistance varies, higher response setting will cause more depth variation. The best setting depends on implement type and field conditions.

Typical draft settings, by implement type, are:

Integral Field Cultivator 4-5
Integral Moldboard Plow 3-5
Semi-Integral Moldboard Plow 2-4
Integral Chisel Plow 2-4
Integral Ripper/Subsoiler 1-3

 

Adjusting load/depth only changes draft responsiveness. Use hitch lever to control/change operating depth.

NOTE:

    Low draft response settings may slow the drop rate of some implements.

  • Hold lever in forward detent to speed entry.

  • Hitch will lower at drop rate selected.

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Draft Settings for Various Soil Conditions and/or Rolling Terrain

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