Using Drawbar Hitch (if equipped)

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Use only the drawbar that was provided with the machine (if equipped), or the optional drawbar available from your John Deere Dealer. Do not install or use any other type drawbar.

To avoid rearward upset, all towed loads must be attached to the drawbar, not just to the center link or draft arms.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Maximum static vertical load on drawbar not to exceed maximum recommendations. Drive slowly with heavy loads.

Maximum Drawbar Loads

Certain heavy equipment such as a loaded single-axle trailer can place excessive strain on the drawbar. Strain greatly increased by speed and rough ground. Do not exceed the following maximum static vertical loads on drawbar:

All Models 400 kg (882 lb.)

Adjusting Drawbar Length

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! For drawn PTO-driven implements, the drawbar must be in the operating position.

The drawbar is equipped with two adjusting holes for changing drawbar length and one hole for storage.

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   A - Quick Lock Pin

   B - Drilled Pin

   C - Operating Position

   D - Storage Position

   Remove quick-lock pin (A) and drilled pin (B).
2. Adjust drawbar to one of two operating positions (C), or to storage position (D).
3. Install drilled pin (B) up from bottom of machine. Secure with quick-lock pin (A).

Towing Loads

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load, and on slopes. Towed loads, with or without brakes, that are too heavy for the machine or are towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the weight of the equipment and its load.

Ensure that load does not exceed recommended weight. The machine must be heavy, and powerful enough with adequate braking power for the towed load. Use additional caution and reduce speed when towing loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines.

NOTE: Weight requirement for towed equipment:

• If towed equipment does not have brakes, do not tow loads more than 1500 kg (3307 lb.) maximum.
• If towed equipment has brakes, do not tow loads more than 2000 kg (4409 lb.) maximum.

1. Hitch the towed load only to the drawbar. Lock the drawbar and pin in place.
2. Install a safety chain to the machine drawbar support and to the towed load. Provide only enough slack to permit turning.
3. Before descending a hill, shift to a gear low enough to control machine without having to use the brake pedal.

Using Safety Chain

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Hitch towed loads only to the drawbar to avoid rearward upset. Do not use the safety chain for towing loads.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damages! Secure the towed load to the drawbar. The safety chain is designed to help control the towed load in case of separation from the drawbar.

Use a chain with a strength rating greater than the gross weight of the towed load.

Replace or repair the safety chain if one or more links or fittings are broken, stretched, or damaged.

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   A - Safety Chain

   B - Attachment Point

   C - Intermediate Support

   Attach safety chain (A) to attachment point (B) and to towed load. Provide only enough slack to permit turning.
2. Install additional intermediate support point (C) for chain on drawbar to reduce slack in chain when necessary.
3. Remove safety chain and store when not in use.