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Read articles →Addresses a specific viewer question about top-link adjustment for rotary cutters and brush hogs. Mike's main point, that the top link matters far less on a cutter than on ground-engaging tools, is the core of the video. He walks through setting cut height via skid plates, using the lever stop for repeatable height, and picking the correct top-link hole. Useful for new tractor owners confused by three-point hitch setup.
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Not much. On a three-point cutter, weight rides on the lower link arms and tail wheels, so the top link mostly just rides along unless you need to lift it.
Check the owner's manual for blade height above the skid plate, then set the skid plates so the blades end up at your desired mowing height, such as four and a half inches.
The owner's manual recommends the lower holes for rotary cutters, while the top holes are meant for ground-engaging equipment like plows.
It catches the lower link arms and holds the tail wheels up as you back down, preventing the PTO shaft from binding as the grade changes.
