Operation Sluggish, Slow
Replace hydraulic oil with correct oil type or see your John Deere dealer
Plugged hydraulic oil filter
Replace oil filter
Improper type of hydraulic oil
Verify correct hydraulic oil. Drain system and fill with correct oil type
Oil leaks
Check for leaks and repair or see your John Deere dealer
Poor Hydraulic Performance
Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running
Release park brake
Transmission oil level low
Fill hydraulic oil with correct oil type as specified, or see your John Deere dealer
Transmission oil cold
Allow engine to warm before operating
Transmission range shift lever in neutral position
Place range transmission lever in high or low range
3-point Hitch Fails To Lift
Fill hydraulic oil with correct oil type to specification or see your John Deere dealer
Rate-of-drop valve closed
Open rate-of-drop valve to desired setting
Excessive load on hitch
Reduce load on hitch
Worn hydraulic pump
See your John Deere dealer
3-point Hitch Lifts Slowly
3-point Hitch Drops Slowly Or Does Not Drop
Adjust rate-of-drop valve to desired setting
3-point Hitch Drops Too Fast
Noise Is Coming From PTO During Operation
Increase to rated engine speed
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