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Show i vU BURTON WILLIAMS For "Jittery" Tractors FARMERS are thinking up new jobs for their tractors every day to increase the use of this expensive ex-pensive piece of machinery and decrease de-crease labor costs. But the light tractor that won't "stay put" when it is being used for belt work can be the source of a great deal of irritation ir-ritation and extra work to the farmer who has to stop frequently to tighten the belt and get the tractor back in line. Even on firm ground a light tractor often moves from vibration and a heavy load. And on muddy ground it may do a lot of slipping and sliding around. This problem can be serious enough to discourage use of the tractor on some belt jobs. If you are having such "jitter" troubles with your tractor, here's a tip from a Montana farmer which may help make your tasks a lot easier. Set a heavy stake or fence' post firmly in the ground about 10 feet behind the spot where the tractor is to be placed. Then attach a tackle block or a wire stretcher to the drawbar and the post. This will hold the tractor steady on any kind of ground and the belt can be tightened easily by pulling up the tackle block or wire stretcher. |