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Describe how the following tractor components are used to attach implements to the tractor (i) Three (3) point linkage / hitch( ii) Power take off...

      

Describe how the following tractor components are used to attach implements to the tractor
(i) Three (3) point linkage / hitch (6 mks)
(ii) Power take off shaft (P.T.O.)

  

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john
(i) Three (3) point linkage /hitch
- The 3-point hitch language are used to attach the trailed or mounted implement on to the tractor.

- The lower links which are not adjustable are hitched to the lower links of the implement while top one which is adjustable is attached to the top link of the implement.

- The top adjustable link of the tractor is used to lift the implement through the hydraulic power system when in operation or when transporting an implement.

- The two lower not adjustable links are used to hold the implement in place and provide stability

- The check chains on the lower links are used to prevent the implement from getting into contact with the tractor tyres when the tractor is moving.

ii) PTO shaft - is used to transmit power to operate various mounted and stationary implements/ the short splined shaft/ the tub shaft of the PTO at the rear of the tractor transmits power from the tractor to the implement

- The extension shaft of the PTO connect to the PTO shaft to the implement shaft.

- The extension shaft has a universal joints at both ends which are used for adjusting the distance between the tractor and the implement

- The short splined shaft at the rear of the tractor is also used for attaching/coupling
john3 answered the question on December 8, 2017 at 12:37


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