Using Front 3-Point Hitch (If equipped)


Assemble A-Frame (Category 1 only)

  1. LV19394
    LV19394-UN-18OCT13

    A - Lift Pins

    B - Ball

    C - Lynch Pin

    D - Hinge Pin

    E - Lynch Pin

    Install lift pins (A) in frame with ball (B), secure with lynch pins (C).


  2. Install hinge pin (D) in middle hole in frame, secure with lynch pin (E).


Install A-Frame (Category 1)

  1. LV19395
    LV19395-UN-18OCT13

    Category 1 A-frame shown

    A - Lift Arm Locks

    B - Center Link

    C - Hinge Pin

    Install A-Frame onto lift arm claws as shown. Ensure that the lift arm locks (A) are fully engaged.


  2. Install front hitch center link (B) on A-frame with hinge pin (C) and lynch pin.


Install A-Frame (Category 0)

  1. Install A-Frame onto lift arms by placing hinge pin through lift arm ball and A-frame coupler. Secure with lynch pin.

  2. Install front hitch center link on A-frame with hinge pin and lynch pin.


Using Rate of Drop Adjustment

LV19396
LV19396-UN-18OCT13

A - Jam Nut

B - Valve Body

C - Valve

To adjust the rate of drop, release jam nut (A). Turn valve body (B) clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the rate of drop. Tighten jam nut (A) to lock the valve body position.


Using Transport Lock Position

To place hitch in transport lock position, fully raise hitch and rotate valve (C) to the lock position.


Raising and Lowering Hitch

  1. Check to be sure that hitch is not in transport lock position.

  2. Review instructions on using hydraulic dual selective control valve (SVC) and dual selective control valve lock lever included in your tractor operator’s manual.

  3. Move tractor dual SCV lever:

    • To raise hitch, move lever rearward.
    • To lower the hitch, move the leaver forward.


Using Hitch Storage Position

The front hitch may remain installed on tractor when used with a loader.


To Use Loader with Front Hitch Installed:

  1. NOTE: Loader hood guard must be removed to install hitch onto tractor. To use loader with front hitch, loader/hitch compatibility kit is required to be installed.

    Place hitch in storage position, see Removing and Storing section.

  2. Disconnect front hitch hydraulic hoses from mid SCV couplers and secure.

  3. Attach loader per loader operation instruction.


Installing Implements on Front Hitch with A-Frame

  1. Check to be sure that the implement hydraulic hoses are out of the way if applicable.

  2. LV19397
    LV19397-UN-22OCT13

    A - A-Frame

    B - Implement

    C - Locking Clip

    Drive tractor forward slowly and align A-frame (A) with mount on implement (B).


  3. Raise hitch to install A-frame on mount.

  4. Ensure locking clip (C) is fully engaged.


Removing and Storing

Using hitch storage position

The front hitch may remain installed on the tractor when not in use. The front hitch should be placed in storage position when not in use or is used with a front loader.

To change front hitch to storage position:

  1. Raise hitch to highest lift position.

  2. Move ball valve to transport locked position.

  3. Remove A-frame if installed.

  4. LV19398
    LV19398-UN-18OCT13

    A - Lift Frame

    B - Spring Clips

    C - Brackets

    Remove lift arms from lift frame (A) and center link from tractor, set aside for future use.


  5. Remove left and right cylinder retaining spring clips (B) from lift frame cylinder pins and hitch frame cylinder pins.

  6. Rotate lift frame (A) upward and secure with left and right hitch storage brackets (C).

  7. Replace left and right cylinder spring clips (B).

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