Regular drawbar question

[workingfarmcub]

Might seem like a stupid question but what's the best way to mount a drawbar? First time ever having it on. Using it forward/reversed to use on my grader blade. Do I just make sure the level adjustment bolts are tight then hook it on and tighten the implement bolts? Was doing it that way but felt like I was having to draw the plates to the final drives with the implement bolts a bit.

Also put the bolts in the bottom adjustment hole seems like the most level option for a belly blade?

[Denny Clayton]

Check out these pics from TM Tractor Parts:

http://www.tmtractor.com/tm-tractor/gim ... 4a_002.htm

[SONNY]

Plates are probably bent and that would be one reason you had to pull them together. Drawbar itself bent a little,--quite common on cub's.

[SamsFarm]

Do I just make sure the level adjustment bolts are tight then hook it on and tighten the implement bolts?

Hooking it on is why they slotted the mounting holes.

Was doing it that way but felt like I was having to draw the plates to the final drives with the implement bolts a bit.

Good chance IH made it a bit narrow on purpose.
If it was wider, and you had to use a shoehorn or hammer to change it you would not be very happy!

Also put the bolts in the bottom adjustment hole seems like the most level option for a belly blade?

Just use what is best for the task and application you have at hand.