Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler

causym CAUTION: Avoid possible bodily injury or machine damage. Put transmission range-shift lever in PARK position and gearshift lever in NEUTRAL position. Check the full range of hitch operation for interference, binding, or PTO separation whenever an implement is attached.

Do not stand between tractor and implement.

1. Turn load/depth control fully counterclockwise (A) before attaching or detaching implements.

2. Pull up on coupler latch handles (B).

IMPORTANT: Contacting implement hitch pins with the levers in the locked position may result in damage to the latch mechanism.

3. Lower hitch until quick coupler hooks are lower than implement hitch pins.

4. Back up tractor to implement.

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A-Load/Depth Control Knob
B-Latch Handles

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5. Raise hitch enough to engage implement pins in hooks.

causym CAUTION: Avoid bodily injury or machine damage. Be sure implement is attached correctly. Incorrect attachment can allow implement to be pulled over the tractor track and onto the operator station.

6. Push coupler latch handles (A) down to lock implement to quick coupler.

7. Connect hydraulic hoses and electrical connections.

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A-Latch Handles

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8. Slowly pull hitch control lever (A) to raise implement. Check for interference. Lower implement to ground and adjust upper height limit control if necessary.

9. Turn load/depth control (B) to desired setting.

IMPORTANT: Check for interference or binding of center link end (C) and quick coupler (D), when using optional high lift capacity hitch.

If interference or binding is found, use standard lift capacity center link end. See your John Deere Dealer.


A-Hitch Control Lever
B-Load/Depth Control
C-Center Link End
D-Quick Coupler

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