Ford 3230 Operator's Manual page 49

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32. Swinging Drawbar Clevis Positions
Fasten the drawbar
in
position using the swing
limiter
pins
when pulling equipment which re-
quires accurate positioning and when transporting
equipment
Allow the drawbar
to
swing when pulling ground
engaging equipment which does not require accu-
rate positioning. This will make steering and turn-
ing easier.
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WARNING: Always secure the drawbar
4lla
to
prevent swinging when transporting
equipment or when operating any but ground en-
gaging equipment.
The
drawbar is adjustable for height and projec-
tion relative
to the
end of the P.T.0. shaft.
To vary
the height
of the drawbar/implement hitch
point,
invert the drawbar and/or reposition the
clevis strap as shown in Figure 32.
The
front locating pin may
be inserted in either of
two holes
in
the drawbar
to
vary the P.T .0. shaft
to
hitch
point
distance.
This distance is dependent upon the type of trans-
mission
installed in
your tractor. See Figure 33
and the following table:
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33. Drawbar Locating Pinholes
1. Extended position
2. Close-coupled position
Hole P.T.O. Shaft
Maximum Static
toDrawbar Downward Load
(See Fig. 33) Hitch Point lb.
kg.
Constant mesh
Transmission
1 15.5 in.
(~94
mm)
(Extended 1745 792
Position)
synchronized
Transmission
14.9
in.
(378
mm)
Constant mesh
Transmission
2
9.12 in. (232 mm)
(Close-couplee
2300 1043
Position)
synchronized
Transmission
8.5 in. (216 mm)
Always use the close-coupled position (hole 2)
when towing equipment exerting high static
downward forces, such as two wheeled trailers,
etc.
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WARNING:
Do not pull from the lower
4lla
links with the links above the horizontal
position. Always use the drawbar or lower links in
the lowered position/ or pull-type work, otherwise
the tractor
may
overturn rearwards.
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