Four Wheel Implement

Procedure:

1.) Three scorers should be available - one for timing and recording scores and two for measuring and observing operation.
2.)The contestants start and warm-up tractor and on signal from official drive tractor to starting line (rear wheels on line).
3.)Time starts when tractor moves forward.
4.) Drive to implement shed, spot drawbar, and attach implement (a four-wheel wagon with 8 x 14 foot frame will be used).
5.)Pull out to the left, go through the two gates, and back wagon into the shed. The tractor and wagon tongue (but no part of the 8' x 14' frame) may cross the 20' start-stop line without penalty.
6.) Unhitch, return tractor to stopping line, and stop engine (time stops when engine fan stops).

Rules:

1.) No assistance will be allowed in spotting.
2.) The tongue will be on the ground. The operator will make hitch without moving wagon forward more than one foot. The operator will dismount to insert and remove hitch pin. Whenever dismounting tractor, both brakes must be set or the gear shift lever must be in the park position.
3.) Riding clutch - Using excessive throttle and controlling ground speed with clutch. May be scored once in four-wheel event.
4.) Time begins when tractor moves forward at starting line and stops when contestant reaches stopping line and the engine fan stops.
5.) If contestant cannot get wagon in shed, measure from rear of wagon to back post of shed and score accordingly.

Questions? Please see Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
or contact Assistant Superintendent Randall Reeder at reeder.1@osu.edu

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