Using Front 3-Point Hitch—If Equipped


Using Rate of Drop Adjustment

LV23871
LV23871-UN-04MAR15

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 Front Hitch Storage Position

The front hitch may remain installed on the tractor when not in use.

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).

  8. LV23636
    LV23636-UN-20NOV15

    D - Storage Bracket

    Disconnect front hitch cylinder hydraulic hoses from tractor and place in storage bracket (D).



  9. LV23635
    LV23635-UN-06JAN15

    E - Storage Bracket

    If mid connect front coupler kit is installed, use storage bracket (E).



  10. LV23633
    LV23633-UN-06JAN15

    F - Storage bracket for open station tractors

    G - Storage bracket for cab tractors

    If rear connect front coupler kit is installed, use storage bracket (F) for open station tractors and storage bracket (G) for cab tractors .



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