Unknown lever

[skyking]

I'm new to the world of tractor restoration. Thought I'd start with something that wasn't too far out there so I picked up an 8N. Not sure of the year since I can't read the serial number but that's not what I'm concerned about. I've found this short lever underneath the right side of the seat and don't know what it's for. Would appreciate any info. Thanks

 

[wore out]

I'm new to the world of tractor restoration. Thought I'd start with something that wasn't too far out there so I picked up an 8N. Not sure of the year since I can't read the serial number but that's not what I'm concerned about. I've found this short lever underneath the right side of the seat and don't know what it's for. Would appreciate any info. Thanks

In the "UP" position it sets the hydraulic hitch mechanism to "position control", moving it to the lower position engages "draft control" (mainly used when moldboard plowing).

 

[K5_489]

Is it normal for that thing to be a PITA to move? It's not like it's stuck or on a bad bushing.. Just more like it's in a bad spot with no leverage while sitting on the seat for me, and takes a decent amount of force to flip it unless I get off the tractor.

 

[wore out]

Is it normal for that thing to be a PITA to move? It's not like it's stuck or on a bad bushing.. Just more like it's in a bad spot with no leverage while sitting on the seat for me, and takes a decent amount of force to flip it unless I get off the tractor.

It's possible there's rust on the control linkage mechanism under the lift cover.

Also, if I recall correctly, it seems to me that the input it takes to move that lever depends upon the position of the lift arms at the time, but I could be wrong on that.

Are you actually changing the lever because of switching back and forth moldboard plowing, or because of curiosity?

 

[K5_489]

It's possible there's rust on the control linkage mechanism under the lift cover.

Also, if I recall correctly, it seems to me that the input it takes to move that lever depends upon the position of the lift arms at the time, but I could be wrong on that.

Are you actually changing the lever because of switching back and forth moldboard plowing, or because of curiosity?

I was experimenting with both modes while running a box blade down the driveway.

It doesn't feel like it's binding at all, rather more like there's an excessively heavy detent spring to overcome that is difficult to do from the seat. Once I get it moving, it easily snaps to either position.

 

[baughmama]

I was experimenting with both modes while running a box blade down the driveway.

It doesn't feel like it's binding at all, rather more like there's an excessively heavy detent spring to overcome that is difficult to do from the seat. Once I get it moving, it easily snaps to either position.

It's got a pretty good spring that holds it in either position but shouldn't take more than about 7-8 pounds of force to move at Max. If you can feel the spring detent that's good but if it's hard to move it may have some rust holding it

 

[baughmama]