Craftsman 486.24560 Operator's Manual page 12

10-inch moldboard plow
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PROBLEM
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Slow ground entry
CAUSE/CONDITION
Improper crank adjustment
Badly worn plow share
Ground extremely dry and hard due to
lack of moisture
Hitch downward movement restricted by
mower height adjustment
Plow cutting too wide
Improper tracking adjustment
New or rusted bottom
Plow bottom won't polish
REMEDY
*
Refer to depth adjustment and turn crank
clockwise 1 or 2 turns at a time.
Uneven plowing depth
Replace with new share.
Add extra weight to tractor or wait until
soil conditions are suitable.
Extreme variations in soil texture and/or
moisture
Adjust for shortest cut height.
See tracking adjustment
Clean bottom frequently during use until
polish is obtained by; clean bottom with
rag soaked in turpentine, or mineral
spirits. Old brick or pumice may also be
used to polish bottom. Or, rub with a rag
soak in oil and dipped in sand.
See plowing tips. Soil too wet or dry.
Plow rides up in harder, dry soil, runs
shallow
Plow goes too deep
Reduce tractor speed in hard spots.
Check depth adjustment.
Check depth adjust, turn counter-
clockwise.
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