Economy Front Hitch

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, always fold up the draft links (transport position) and lock them.

The front hitch can be operated using selective control valve I.

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Lock for Draft Link Hooks

CAUTION: When implements with asymmetrical load (e.g. side-mounted mowing units) are attached, or when driving through high-growing bushes and trees (e.g. when working in the forest), the draft link coupler hooks must be prevented from opening accidentally.

A — Lock Parts Kit AL165485

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Draft link, hook latch

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

Draft link positions

A — Draft links with vertical float

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Vertical Float

B — Draft links are locked

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Draft Links Locked

C — Draft links in transport position

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Draft Links in Transport Position

Brackets for mower deck springs (if equipped)

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NOTE: To avoid damage to the mower deck when the chains are attached, select the following mode:

• For shutoff valve version 1:
  1. Select single-acting mode. Raising with oil pressure and lowering without oil pressure.
  2. Raise mower deck with control lever for SCV I.
  3. Move control lever for SCV I to neutral position to lower the mower deck.

• For shutoff valve version 2:
  1. Select dual-acting mode. Raising and lowering with oil pressure.
  2. Raise mower deck with control lever for SCV I until chain is relaxed.
  3. Push the SCV I control lever all the way forward into float position to lower the mower deck.

See also the following pages.

B - Hole for attaching a spring (dampening the up and down movements).

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

Shut-off valve

The additional shut-off valve allows the following settings:

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Operating the Levers

CAUTION: If SCV I is equipped with additional couplers towards the rear (for operation of rear implements), then shutoff valve (A) has to be blocked before rear implements are operated using SCV I.

During transporting or, if the front hitch is not used, always select transport position (A).

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Shutoff valve version 1 / Shutoff valve version 2

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Lever Positions

Lever positions / Theory of operation		Version 1	Version 2
A	Transport position - Oil flow blocked / No raising and lowering possible	X	X
B*	Lever position for single-acting mode - Raising with oil pressure / Lowering without oil pressure	X	—
C	Lever position for dual-acting mode - Raising and lowering with oil pressure	X	X
* Option available from MY19. Have the dealer check for availability

NOTE: To avoid damage to the mower deck when the chains are attached, select the following mode:

• For shutoff valve version 1:
  1. Select single-acting mode. Raising with oil pressure and lowering without oil pressure.
  2. Raise mower deck with control lever for SCV I.
  3. Move control lever for SCV I to neutral position to lower the mower deck.

• For shutoff valve version 2:
  1. Select dual-acting mode. Raising and lowering with oil pressure.
  2. Raise mower deck with control lever for SCV I until chain is relaxed.
  3. Push the SCV I control lever all the way forward into float position to lower the mower deck.

Drop restrictor

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The drop restrictor can be infinitely adjusted by turning from open to fully closed (10 turns maximum).

• Drop restrictor open - turn counterclockwise until it stops.
• Drop restrictor completely closed - turn clockwise until it stops.

Rate of drop has been set to about 5-6 seconds at the factory (four turns counterclockwise).

Couplers and power sockets for front implements

CAUTION: The hydraulic system has a maximum 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.

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CAUTION: When a front-mounted implement is connected, do not connect any other user/implement to selective control valve II.

Couplers (A) allow the 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.

B — Seven-terminal trailer socket

Socket (B) 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 authorized dealer.

C — ISOBUS socket (ISB)

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

D — 3-terminal power outlet socket

Pin 15/30 of the 3-terminal power outlet socket provides a max. permanent direct current of 25 A. 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: During operation of electrical consumers with high current consumption, the maximum permitted current load of the supply circuit (25 A) must not be exceeded.