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    Ford 850

    I wish I could remember exactly how I up-shifted it, as far as idle, vs coast. I know the first time I did it I was surprised that it up-shifted; and after that, I always did it when I was pulling my tedder on the main road to get to fields that I rented. Thanks for the responses.
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    Ford 850

    I'm looking at a Ford 850 with a 5-speed. 30 years ago I had an 860 for a few years and, if I remember correctly, I could up-shift through the gears. The manual for the 850 says not to change gears while the tractor is in motion. In the 850, is it you pick a gear and run in that gear until...
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    Ford 850 pto

    Thanks for the responses. Not too long after I posted it did I realize that it was theoretical/technical and not practical issue. I frequently get tied up in my head. Unfortunately, I didn't know how to delete the post. Some times it's better to wait a day to think it over before posting.
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    Ford 850 pto

    I understand the issue with transmission driven pto of 850's. My question is whether after disengaging the clutch, if you shift the tractor out of gear, will the momentum of something like a brush hog still turning still propel the tractor forward. My guess is that it will stop forward...
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