Operate Rate of Drop/Lock Valve

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

• To prevent overheating hydraulic oil and damaging tractor, do not raise rockshaft when drop/lock valve is closed.
• Do not use implements or controls with valve locked, damage to tractor could occur.

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A - Rate-of-Drop/Lock Valve Knob

The rate of drop/lock valve controls the rate of rockshaft drop when rockshaft control lever 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.

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

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

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.