Using 3-Point Hitch (2025R)

NOTE: The 3-point hitch on your machine is classified as a Category 1 hitch.

  • Place center link (A) in storage hook (B) when hitch is not in use.

LVAL38480
LVAL38480-UN-18SEP12

A - Center Link

B - Storage Hook


Using Rockshaft Control Lever

Use rockshaft control lever to raise and lower equipment attached to the 3-point hitch.

The calibrated settings are for reference only and do not signify specific operating depths.

Lower Implement: Push lever forward.

Raise Implement: Pull lever rearward.

The adjustable depth stop can be adjusted to maintain a particular implement operating depth. To use the depth stop knob:

  1. Operate implement for a few minutes to determine the desired operating depth.

  2. Loosen the depth stop knob.

  3. Move knob against rockshaft control lever.

  4. Tighten knob to keep the depth stop in position. Implement will operate in same position each time rockshaft control lever is pushed against the depth stop.


Using Rate of Drop/Lock Valve

The rate of drop/lock valve controls the rate of rockshaft drop when the rockshaft control lever is operated. This provides direct rate of drop control for 3-point hitch mounted implements. The valve can also be used to hydraulically lock the rockshaft (three-point hitch) in a desired position.

CAUTION: Excessive rate-of-drop may cause injury or damage. Fully lowering implement should take at least 2 seconds.

IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating hydraulic oil and damaging machine, do not raise rockshaft when drop/lock valve is closed.

LVAL38481
LVAL38481-UN-18SEP12

A - Drop/Lock Valve Knob

Increase Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock valve knob (A) counter-clockwise to make drop faster.

Decrease Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock rate valve knob (A) clockwise to make drop slower.

CAUTION: Do not use the rockshaft drop/lock valve for holding an attachment in raised position for service work. Loss of hydraulic pressure could result in sudden drop of attachment. Lower attachment onto blocks or remove from machine before servicing.

Lock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock rate valve knob clockwise until tight.

Unlock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock rate knob counter-clockwise.


Using the Draft Links

CAUTION: Look down and behind before and while backing. Clear area of all bystanders before backing machine.

  1. Slowly back machine into position to align draft links with implement lift brackets.

  2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

  3. LVAL38482
    LVAL38482-UN-18SEP12

    A - Draft Links

    Connect draft links (A) to the implement.


  4. Secure implement with lynch pins.


Leveling Implement Front-to-Rear

  1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

  2. NOTE: When the 3-point hitch is not being used, return center link to storage hook (A).

    LVAL38483
    LVAL38483-UN-19SEP12

    A - Storage Hook

    B - Locknut

    C - Center Link Body

    Lower implement to ground to relieve pressure on center link.


  3. Loosen locknut (B).

  4. IMPORTANT: Do not turn center link body past the stops, or threads may be damaged.

    Rotate center link body (C) to lengthen or shorten the center link as needed.

  5. Tighten locknut (B).


Leveling Implement Side-to-Side

  1. Lower any rear mount implement to the ground.

  2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

  3. LVAL38484
    LVAL38484-UN-18SEP12

    A - Locknut

    B - Lift Link Body

    Loosen locknut (A).


  4. Rotate lift link body (B) to raise or lower draft link until 3-point hitch mounted implement is level from side-to-side.

  5. Tighten locknut (A).


Adjusting Implement Side-to-Side Sway

NOTE: Check implement operator’s manual procedure for adjusting sway links. When sway links have been properly adjusted, side sway of implement is controlled by position of links.

LVAL38485
LVAL38485-UN-18SEP12

A - Locking Ring

B - Turnbuckle

  1. Lower any rear mount implement to the ground.

  2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

  3. Remove locking ring (A).

  4. Rotate turnbuckle (B) to adjust length.

  5. Install locking ring.


Adjusting Lift Capacity and Height

LVAL38486
LVAL38486-UN-18SEP12

A - Draft Links

B - Lift Links

C - Inner Hole

D - Upper Hole

E - Outer Hole

F - Lower Hole

Draft links (A) and lift links (B) each have three different positions that can be used to change lift capacity and height capacity. Tractor is shipped from factory with both links in mid position.

Adjusting to inner hole (C) on draft link and upper hole (D) on lift link will provide maximum lift height. Adjusting to outer hole (E) on draft link and lower hole (F) on lift link will provide maximum lift capacity. Adjust links as necessary for your implement.

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