Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch (Mechanically Actuated)

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B - Release Lever

1 - Hitch in Position for Attaching Trailer

2 - Hitch in Stored Position

This type of hitch can be operated using the hitch controls and one selective control valve.

1. Raise draft links to maximum height and use SCV to retract the hitch hook fully.

2. Pull release lever (B) and lower the draft links. Hold the release lever until the hitch hook has moved from the stored position (lever remains in open position).

3. Extend the hitch hook fully by actuating the selective control valve.

4. Lower draft links/hitch hook to desired height.

5. Raise draft links to engage hitch hook in trailer towing eye, then continue to raise the hitch fully.

6. Retract the hitch hook fully by means of selective control valve until it is fully locked (lever (B) returns to its starting position).

7. Lower the draft links.

8. Check that the hitch is locked correctly. It will not lower when the draft links are lowered and not extend when the selective control valve is operated.

IMPORTANT: If the release lever is hard to operate or locking the hitch hook is not performed automatically (step 2 or step 6 above), have your John Deere dealer check the setting of the lift links or of the pick-up hitch hook.

CAUTION:

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With the hitch lowered, NEVER reach into the receiver opening (see arrow). Danger of injury!

NOTE: Pick-up hitch components that are subject to wear must be checked every 250 hours (see Service / Every 250 Hours). Replace, if necessary.

Maximum permissible static vertical loads and towable loads are stated in the Specifications section.

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The part not required can be stored in a holder on the side-frame.