Hitch Troubleshooting

Symptom Problem Solution

Insufficient transport clearance

Center link too short

Adjust center link

Center link in wrong position

Put tractor center link in correct hole. See section 50, Hitch.

Lift links too short

Adjust lift links

Implement not level

Level implement

Implement not correctly adjusted

See implement operator's manual

Upper height limit not correctly set

Adjust upper height limit in CommandCenter

Independent Link Suspension leveling not functioning correctly or extended above level

Induce leveling with engine operating by depressing clutch and putting transmission in gear for four seconds. Repeat until suspension is in normal operating position.

Hitch fails to follow lever

Malfunction in lever position sensor circuit or hitch position sensor

See your John Deere dealer

Poor position control

Load/depth mix control on wrong position

Adjust load/depth mix control to the left

System is reset

Enable system

Malfunction in lever position sensor circuit or hitch position sensor

See your John Deere dealer

Independent Link Suspension leveling not functioning correctly during large draft changes

Induce leveling with engine operating by depressing clutch and putting transmission in gear for four seconds. Repeat until suspension is in normal operating position.

Hitch drops slowly

Hitch rate-of-drop control not correctly set

Adjust rate-of-drop through settings in CommandCenter

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Symptom Problem Solution

Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly

Excessive load on hitch

Reduce load

Center link in wrong position

Put center link in upper hole

Hitch valve leak

See your John Deere dealer

Raise limit switch setting maybe limiting lift

Check settings in CommandCenter

Implement will not operate at desired depth

Lift links too short

Adjust lift links

Lack of penetration

See implement operator's manual

Draft sensor failed

See your John Deere dealer

Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load

Load/depth mix control in wrong setting

Adjust load/depth mix control in the CommandCenter hitch settings

Rate-of-drop too slow

Adjust rate-of-drop in the CommandCenter hitch settings

Hitch too responsive

Load/depth mix control not correctly set

Adjust load/depth mix control in the CommandCenter hitch settings

Hitch settles too fast after tractor is parked and engine is shut off

Internal circuit leakage

See your John Deere dealer

Hitch will not move (controls not working, including rear raise/lower switch)

Fuse blown

Replace F30 fuse

External raise/lower switch will not move hitch

Failure of raise/lower switch, connector, or wiring harness

See your John Deere dealer

Lever in transport lock

Unlock hitch at CommandCenter

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