Using 3-Point Hitch

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


Center Link Storage Position

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A - Center Link

B - Storage Hook

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


Positioning Center Link

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    A - Center Link

    B - Light to Medium Draft Loads

    C - Medium to Heavy Draft Loads

    D - Very Heavy Draft Loads

    For light and medium draft loads: Install center link (A) in bottom hole (B) of mounting bracket. Example of light and medium draft load implements include a landscape rake. A category 1 implement tilts forward while raising in this position.
  • For medium and heavy draft loads: Install center link in middle hole (C) of mounting bracket. Example of medium and heavy draft load implements include a tiller or box blade. A category 1 implement tilts forward slightly while raising in this position.
  • For very heavy draft loads: Install center link in top hole (D) of mounting bracket. Example of very heavy draft load implements include a plow or ripper. A category 1 implement rises, but angle remains constant.

Using Rockshaft Control Lever

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A - Rockshaft Control Lever

B - Rockshaft Position Identifiers

Use rockshaft control lever (A) to raise and lower equipment attached to 3-point hitch.

The nine rockshaft position identifiers (B) do not signify specific operating depths. When rockshaft control lever is moved forward, draft arms lower closer to ground.

Lower Implement: Push rockshaft control lever forward.

Raise Implement: Pull rockshaft control lever rearward.


Using Rate of Drop/Lock Valve

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Excessive rate-of-drop may cause injury or damage. Fully lowering implement takes at least 2 seconds.

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

The rate of drop/lock valve (A) controls the rate of rockshaft drop when rockshaft control lever (B) is operated. This valve provides direct rate of drop control for 3-point hitch mounted implements. The valve can also be used to hydraulically lock rockshaft (3-point hitch) in a desired position. The tractor can be operated with rate of drop valve closed. With this valve closed, the rockshaft can be raised but not lowered.

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A - Drop/Lock Rate Valve Knob

B - Rockshaft Control Lever

Increase Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock rate valve knob (A) counterclockwise to make drop faster.

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

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! 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 (A) clockwise until tight.

Unlock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock rate knob (A) counterclockwise.


Using the Draft Links

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

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

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

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    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 Safety Section.)

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

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    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: Avoid Damage! 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

Use turnbuckle (A) on the right adjustable lift link (B) to level a 3-point hitch implement side-to-side.

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

  2. Lower any rear mount implement to the ground.

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    A - Turnbuckle

    B - Lift Link

    C - Locknut

    Rotate turnbuckle (A) to raise or lower draft link until 3-point hitch mounted implement is level from side-to-side.


  4. Tighten locknut (C) to secure position.


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. A small amount of sway, 13—25 mm (1/2 - 1 in.), is needed for many implements.

Use left and right sway links (A) to adjust 3-point hitch implement side-to-side sway:

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

  2. Lower any rear mount implement to the ground.

  3. Loosen locknut (B).

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    A - Sway Link

    B - Locknut

    C - Sway Link Adjusting Rod

    Rotate sway link adjusting rod (C) to adjust 3-point hitch implement side-to-side sway.


  5. Tighten locknut (B).

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