Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Insufficient transport clearance

Center link too long

Adjust center link

 

Lift links too long

Adjust lift links

 

Implement not level

Level implement

 

Implement not properly adjusted

See implement operator's manual

 

Sway chains adjusted too short

Lengthen sway chains

Hitch drops slowly

Rockshaft rate-of-drop control not properly set

Adjust rate-of-drop control knob

Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly

Excessive load on hitch

Reduce load

 

Low oil level

Fill system with proper oil

 

Hydraulic oil too cold

Allow oil to warm

 

Transmission/hydraulic oil filter clogged

Replace filter

Implement will not operate at desired depth

Lift links too short

Adjust lift links

 

Lack of penetration

See implement operator's manual

 

Improper setting of limit stop

Reset limit stop

 

Improper setting of draft control lever

See Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch section

Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load

Draft control knob in “Min” position

Pull knob upward

 

Lift links too short

Adjust lift links

 

Lack of penetration

See implement operator's manual

 

Rate-of-drop too slow

Adjust rate-of-drop control knob

Hitch too responsive

Improper draft sensing adjustment

Push knob down

Hitch drops too fast

Rate-of-drop set too fast

Adjust rate-of-drop control knob

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