Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting

Symptom Problem Solution

Insufficient transport clearance

Center link too long.

Adjust center link.

Lift links to long.

Adjust lift links.

Implement not level.

Level implement.

Implement not properly adjusted.

See implement operator's manual.

Front of center link in upper holes.

Move center link to lower holes.

Sway chains adjusted to short.

Lengthen sway chains.

Hitch drops slowly

Rockshaft rate-of-drop control not properly set.

Adjust rate-of-drop knob.

Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly

Excessive load on hitch.

Reduce load.

Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly

Adjust flow control valve and /or change priority

Low oil level.

Fill system with proper oil.

Hydraulic oil too cold.

Allow oil to warm.

Transmission-hydraulic oil filter clogged.

Replace filter.

Transmission-hydraulic filter screen clogged.

Clean or replace screen.

Implement will not operate at desired depth

Lift links too short.

Adjust lift links.

Lack of penetration.

See implement operator's manual

Improper setting of limit stop.

Reset position limit.

Improper setting of draft lever.

See in Section 50 "Rockshaft and Three-Point Hitch".

Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load

Front attachment of center link in upper holes.

Move center link attachment to lower bracket holes.

Draft control lever in "Off" position.

Move lever rearward.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Lift links too short.

Adjust lift links.

Flow control valve closed

Adjust flow control valve and/or change priority

Lack of penetration.

See implement operator's manual.

Rate-of-drop too slow.

Adjust rate-of-drop valve.

Hitch too responsive

Front attachment on center link in lower bracket holes.

Move center link attachment to upper bracket holes.

Sensitivity valve set too responsive

Adjust sensitivity valve

Hitch drops too fast

Rate-of-drop set too fast.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

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