DlB—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, September 8,1984 jS Tractor ai SS i Pull Soa. g S T .,,„ •ETfaia} SS Tally Tractor Pull Results Buck, Pa. Saturday, August 18 sMod 1. Craig Luckenbill, Schuylkill Haven, PA, Chev. FP/267.4; 2. Gary Mills, Fallston, MD, Turbine, FP/266.4 ; 3. Bill Haines, Rising Sun, MD, 427 Chev. FP/disq. 58FWD 1. Howard Lewis, New Carrollton, MD, Chev. FP; 2. Ed Hanslovan, Morrisdale, PA, Chev. 296.3 ; 3. Ronnie Lowry, Lovett sville, VA, Chev. 260.2. 7 Mod 1. Todd Will, Central City, PA, Allison, FP; 2. Willard Will, Central City, PA, Allison, 277.10 ; 3. Curt Luckenbill, Schuylkill Haven, PA, Ch6v 274.10. 62FWD 1. Dan Fellenbaum, Lititz, PA, Chev. FP/104.2; 2. Howard Lewis, New Carrollton, MD, Chev. FP/42.5; 3. Ed Hanslovan, Morrisdale, PA, Chev. 290.6. 9 Open 1. Willard Will, Central City, PA, Allison, FP; 2. Earle Henderson, Baldwin, MD, Packard, 286.10; 3. Todd Will, Central City, PA, Allison, 274.8. Tractor Pull Results Buck, Pa. Saturday, Aug. 25,1984 7 S. Stock: 1. Bert Stauffer, Ephrata, Pa., Deutz 8-006, F.P.; 2. Coleman Wheatley, Bethal, Del, J.D. 4240, 288.3 ; 3. Tony Stauffer, New Holland, Pa., Deutz 9006,287.4. SMod. 1. Willard Will, Central City, Pa., Allison, F.P.; 2. Bill Haines, Rising Sun, Md;, Chevy, 251.1; 3. Gary Mills, Fallston, Md., 243.7. 58 4WD Ron Lowrey, Lovettsville, Va., F.P.; 2. Howard Lewis, New Carrollton, Md., Chevy, 298.8; 3. Bob Minnick, Winchester, Va., Chevy, 296.3. 9 S. Stock 1. Dale Smoker, Cochranville, Pa., AC-D-21, F.P.-256.0; 2. Coleman Wheatley, Bethal, Del., JD 4240, F.P. 253.4 ; 3. Coleman Wheatley, Bethal, Del., JD 4240, F.P. 252.9. 7 Mod. 1. Willard Will, Central City, Pa., Allison, 297.9 ; 2. Bill Haines, Rising Sun, Md., Chevy, 268.7 ; 3. Curt Lukenhill, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., 259.6. 624WD 1. Howard Lewis, New Carrollton, Md., Chevy, F.P.- 294.11; 2. Dan Fellenbaum, Lititz, Pa., Chevy, F.P.-294.9; 3. Bob Minnick, Winchester, Va., Chevy, F.P.-290.5. 9 Open 1. Willard Will, Central City, Pa., Allison, 256.0; 2. Todd Will, Central City, Pa., Allison, 254.7 ; 3. Mike Stifler, Jarrettsville, Md., Chevy, 246.6. ■■AD LANCASTER FARMING FOR COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE MARKET REPORTS Sharp knives reduce chopper fuel costs NEWARK, Del. Delaware farmers harvest about 5,000 acres of corn silage annually, and the hum of forage harvesters chopping the ‘B4 crop will soon be heard on Delmarva. Keeping knives sharp and the shear bar adjusted is the key to harvesting silage ef ficiently. Keeping hands and feet out of moving machines is the key to harvesting safely. Silage choppers can use more fuel per acre than it takes to grow the crop, says University of Delaware extension agricultural engineer Tom Williams. Power requirements to operate these machines can be as much as 2.5 horsepower hours per ton. But by keeping knives sharp and the shear bar adjusted for minimum clearance, farmers can reduce fuel use by 20 to 30 percent. Sharpen knives at least once' a day-more often if the forage is extremely dry, advises Williams. Adjust the shear bar to the minimum recommended clearance every time you sharpen the knives. When the center of the shear bar wears beyond the clearance limits, reverse the bar to expose a new edge, or replace it with a new one. Tungsten coated bars wear more slowly. “If you notice the load on the engine increasing, it’s probably time to resharpen,” the specialist says. “Since you spend a lot of time of this maintenance chore, the ease with which it can be done is an important consideration when selecting a new machine. Hydraulic or electric knife grin ders and simplified shear bar “TWist-Lock” cups: newest innovation from the new leader ...another reason SWISH saves you more labor, more birds, and more money The newest twist in cage watering makes cup cleaning and maintenance a real snap it s SWISH s Twist-Lock cups for cage layers and brood-grow watering systems Saves labor. No more contortions with hand tools inside a cage-one simple twist of the wrist unlocks and removes the unitized cup and valve It s that easy to maintain when necessary But with SWISH it s hardly ever necessary That s because our cup is self cleaning Our patented valve keeps the cup clean by flushing any feed particles out so birds can consume them with the water Installation is a snap too with SWISH s new cups they simply snap into the desired location and the hose attaches to the water line outlet These are some adjustments on current forage harvesters leave little excuse for not keeping the cutter in top condition. Fuel savings and im proved cutting will more than make up for the time spent sharpening and adjusting." A sharpener should be able to grind the entire length of the knife, Williams says. Grinders that can’t sharpen the ends make minimum clearance adjustments impossible in the center of the knives. It’s not necessary, however, to remove every nick and dent so long as there’s a good cutting edge along the knife’s length. Wear eye protection when sharpening knives, especially if any shields have been removed, Williams cautions. Keep hands, arms and head away from the opening, and don’t let anything fall into the knives. Block the cylinder cutterhead when repairing or replacing knives so that it doesn’t move unexpectedly. “Because the knives are free wheeling and continue to rotate after the power has been shut off, you may be tempted to shove a broom handle or stick into them to bring them to a quick stop when you’re in a hurry. Don’t do it,” Williams warns. “Your hands can be jerked into the knives, or chips of wood can be thrown back at you. Always let the knives come to a complete stop on their own.” The length of cut also greatly affects fuel and power requirements. Going from a 1/2- inch to 1/4-inch cut will increase power requirements by about one third. Energy isn’t the only factor PATENTED VALVE IS KEY TO OUR PERFORMANCE m Kl / T-'' Orifice i*l forces water onto 1 deflector (B) lip id diverts if * down to suspend feed (Ol >H total commitment to qi The NEW SWISI NORTHEAST AGRI SYSTEMS, INC PO Box 187 Fitchville, CT 06334 Phone (203)642-7529 to consider, though, when choosing cutting length. Other con siderations are storage quality in the silo, limitations of handling equipment, and the effect on livestock feed intake and production. Forage containing 65 percent or more moisture can be cut a 1/2- inch long and still store well. Silage with 60 percent or less moisture needs finer chopping to pack well. Silo capacity and handling capacity are reduced when silage is cut long. But chopping finer than 1/4 inch is undesirable, Wiliams says. Under most conditions, 1/4- to 1/2-inch lengths of cut will produce excellent silage or haylage at a reasonable energy cost. For more information on this subject, in Delaware call county extension offices in Newark, Dover or Georgetown and ask for fact sheet No. FS-26, “Reducing Forage Harvest Energy Cost.” GIGANTIC SELECTION of the ways SWISH s new cup saves you labor-easy installation low maintenance, and labor savings between flocks because our cup constantly cleans itself Helps save more birds. Because our cup is self-cleaning algae and bacteria growth is not a problem as with cups that don t flush out feed particles Clean cups mean less chance of disease and less mortality And our big cup means good access to water for a good level of bird health SWISH saves you money. That s the bottom line with a system that cuts labor and keeps birds alive and productive Get all the facts about our new cup and other SWISH innovations See your SWISH distributor or contact us [uality & service smsh Local Representative DAVID NEWMAN (717) 299-9905 Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIEDS cjafanng systems now a division ol CTB Inc
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