Front Hitch (Premium)

Depending on how the tractor is equipped, the front hitch can be operated from a front-hitch control lever or from the multi-function lever.

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Draft link, hook latch

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A — Lock Parts Kit

CAUTION: When installing devices with asymmetrical loads (e.g. side boom mower decks) or when driving through high vegetation, or carrying out forest work, the draft link hook must be secured against being opened unintentionally.

Use John Deere™ AL165485 lock parts kit at both of the coupler hooks.

Draft link positions

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B — Draft links locked

C — Draft links in transport position

Brackets for mower deck springs (if equipped)

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A — Opening for chain

B — Bore for spring

Opening (A) allows attachment of the chain for cutting height limit.

NOTE: Move the SCV for lowering the mower deck to its float position.

The spring for dampening can be hooked into bore (B).

Remote Control

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For safety reasons, the hitch rises and drops at a slower rate.

With buttons (A) and (B), the front hitch can be raised or lowered. The limits set for the lifting height or operating depth is not taken into account.

Push upper switch (A) - Lift implement

Push lower switch (B) - Lower implement

NOTE: The remote control overrides the control lever in the cab.

Front Sockets

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NOTE: Illustration shows tractor with additional equipment.

A — Seven-terminal power outlet socket

The socket is used to connect lights, flashers and electrical devices installed on the implement. Always use auxiliary light on towed implement when tractor signals and other lights are obscured.

NOTE: Suitable connectors can be obtained from your John Deere dealer.

B — ISOBUS socket (ISB)

An implement meeting ISO Standard 11783 may be connected at socket (B).

C — 3-terminal power outlet socket

Terminal 15/30 of the 3-terminal power outlet socket provides a max. permanent direct current of 25 amps. Terminal 82 provides a max. permanent direct current of 5 amps. Terminal 31 is ground.
Turn key in key switch to the right to supply power to terminal 82. Terminal 15/30 is supplied with power even when the ignition is switched off.

IMPORTANT: When operating electrical consumers with high current consumption, the maximum permitted current load of the supply circuit (25 amp) must not be exceeded.

Front couplers

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A — Couplers, Selective Control Valve XIV

B — Couplers, Selective Control Valve XV (optional)

Couplers (A) and (B) are actuated by means of the control levers of selective control valve XIV and XV.

NOTE: Use couplers (A) of selective control valve XV only for ancillary functions.

CAUTION: The hydraulic system has a maximum stand-by pressure of 20000 kPa (200 bar; 2900 psi). For your own protection and to assure proper functioning of the system, use only genuine John Deere parts.

Couplers (A) and (B) allow hydraulic hose to be connected and disconnected only if no pressure is present.

To connect the hose union, press it firmly into the coupler.

To disconnect the hose, give it a firm pull.

C — Pressure-Free Return Circuit

This connection ensures pressure-free oil return.

Controls

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A - Multi-Function Lever

B - Lock Button, Multi-Function Lever ON/OFF

C - Indicator Light, Multi-Function Lever Enabled

D - Control Lever, Front Hitch

E - Lock Button, Selective Control Valves ON/OFF

The front hitch is supplied with oil through selective control valve X. The front hitch is controlled by means of the multi-function lever (A) or with the control lever (D) of the front hitch.

IMPORTANT: When the front hitch is not in use, the multi-function lever (A) or control lever (D) has to be locked. To do so, press lock button (B) and make sure that the indicator light (C) or (E) of the lock button is lit. The multi-function lever or control lever can still be moved, but the front hitch should not move. Otherwise there is risk of the front hitch being actuated unintentionally, which could cause severe accidents.

Safety

CAUTION: It is important to observe the maximum permissible axle loads and the load capacity of the tires when using the front hitch.

CAUTION: A front-mounted implement adversely affects the driving characteristics of the tractor. Adjust vehicle handling to the change in driving dynamics of the tractor.

CAUTION: Always lower front-mounted implements to the ground when the tractor is left unattended.

CAUTION: Lower front-mounted implement to the ground and stop the engine before connecting the implement to one of the front quick couplers.

CAUTION: Always bear in mind that the dimensions of the tractor front have changed, especially when leaving the farm or the fields and on roads and junctions. If in doubt, ask for a second person to assist.

CAUTION: Comply with lighting requirements. Headlights and turn signals may be concealed by the front-mounted implement. In this case, use additional lighting.

CAUTION: When the front hitch is not in use, the draft links should always be folded up.