Using 3-Point Hitch (2032R)

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

LVAL38487
LVAL38487-UN-18SEP12

A - Center Link

B - Storage Hook

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

Using Rockshaft Control Lever

LV17052
LV17052-UN-15MAR13

A - Rockshaft Control Lever

B - Depth Stop

Use rockshaft control lever (A) 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 (B) 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 use 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.

LVAL38489
LVAL38489-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. LVAL38490
    LVAL38490-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).

    LVAL38491
    LVAL38491-UN-18SEP12

    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. LVAL38492
    LVAL38492-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.

LVAL38493
LVAL38493-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.

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