You might have saw an Am I Crazy? thread awhile ago. If you did, yes I went and did it, and purchased an IH 80 pt combine having never even seen a combine operate before. Its coming home next weekend, and I have some oats that should be ready for it soon. Apparently it is already set up for oats, and did 3 acres the last few years.
So, as promised, its not even home yet and I have some dumb questions for you folks.
- The belt to run the auger out of the bin is missing. I purchased the manual, but can't seem to find the size for it. Anybody know offhand what it is?
- I have double acting hydraulic on the tractor, but the piston to lift the head is set up for single acting. I assume I will need to add a return line.
- We alwats cut the oats in the 'milk' stage and fed it like hay. Cows ate the grain, and the straw got thrown in for bedding when they were done. Is determining when to cut oats for 'oats' as simple as the seed is hard, or is there more to it?
Thanks for any help, and wish me luck!!! I'll try attaching a pic - If you think I've madea terrible mistake after seeing it, please don't tell my wife. I got it for $400, and if I get a couple years out of it I'll be happy.
So, as promised, its not even home yet and I have some dumb questions for you folks.
- The belt to run the auger out of the bin is missing. I purchased the manual, but can't seem to find the size for it. Anybody know offhand what it is?
- I have double acting hydraulic on the tractor, but the piston to lift the head is set up for single acting. I assume I will need to add a return line.
- We alwats cut the oats in the 'milk' stage and fed it like hay. Cows ate the grain, and the straw got thrown in for bedding when they were done. Is determining when to cut oats for 'oats' as simple as the seed is hard, or is there more to it?
Thanks for any help, and wish me luck!!! I'll try attaching a pic - If you think I've madea terrible mistake after seeing it, please don't tell my wife. I got it for $400, and if I get a couple years out of it I'll be happy.