Leveling the Hitch

1. Lower implement to take weight off hitch.

2. Adjust center link to level implement front-to-rear.

a. Unlatch locking clip (A).

b. Rotate center link body:

  • Clockwise (B) to lengthen center link
  • Counterclockwise (C) to shorten center link

c. Latch locking clip.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to overextend center link beyond limits of locking clip or lift links past the stops. Link body threads could be damaged.

NOTE: Maximum adjustment range of the center link can only be obtained if the ends are positioned equally within the body when attached to an implement.

NOTE: On later model tractors make sure the center link does not unscrew past the extension limit groove cut into threads as shown in photo.


A-Locking Clip
B-Center Link Clockwise Rotation
C-Center Link Counterclockwise Rotation

LV9809
LV13102

Extension Limit Groove

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3. Adjust lift links (A) to level implement side-to-side:

a. Lift crank handle (B) and turn 1/4 turn to engage slot onto roll pin (C) in the center portion of the lift link (A).

b. Turn crank handle (B):

  • Clockwise to raise draft link
  • Counterclockwise to lower draft link

c. After adjustment, lower and turn crank handle (B) to engage slot onto lower body lug, to prevent change of adjustment during operation.

NOTE: Different length lift links are provided depending on rear tire size. Short lift links are used when rear tire static loaded radius is 565 mm (22-1/4 in.) or less. Long lift links are used with tires over 565 mm (22-1/4 in.) static loaded radius.

LV9810


A-Lift Link
B-Crank Handle
C-Roll Pin

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