Rear Hitch - Direct Actuation

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CAUTION: Risk of injury due to direct control of the rear hitch and implements!

There is a risk of injury from abrasion and crushing due to direct control of the rear hitch and implements if the electric control fails.

• Before raising, make sure that there are no persons near or under the rear hitch or implement. Send anyone there away if necessary.

Direct actuation of rear hitch must be performed only while sitting on the operator's seat.

In the event of electrical failure of the rear hitch's electrical control system, the rear hitch can be actuated as follows:

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1. Keep engine running.
2. Take off the protective cap.
3. From the operator's seat, use a flat tip screwdriver or suitable coin to turn the screw until the rear hitch is raised or lowered to the desired position. NOTE: It is possible to lower the hitch by direct actuation even when the engine is not running.
   
4. See an authorized John Deere dealer.