OMSJ15763

Symptom	Problem	Solution
Insufficient transport clearance	Center link too short.	Adjust center link.
	Lift links too short.	Adjust lift links.
	Implement not level.	Level implement.
	Implement not properly adjusted.	See implement operator's manual.
	Front of center link in upper holes.	Move center link to lower holes.
	Sway bars or chains too short.	Adjust sway bars or chains.

Hitch drops slowly

Rockshaft rate-of-drop control not properly set.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly	Excessive load on hitch.	Reduce load.
	Center link in wrong position.	Adjust center link.
	Low oil level.	Fill system with proper oil.
	Hydraulic oil too cold.	Allow oil to warm.
	Transmission-hydraulic oil filter clogged.	Replace filter.
	Transmission-hydraulic oil pickup screen clogged.	Clean or replace pickup screen.

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 hitch control stop.	Readjust position.
	Improper setting of draft control.	See Rockshaft Controls section.

Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load	Front attachment of center link in upper holes.	Move center link attachment to lower bracket holes.
	Draft control lever in OFF position.	Move lever to desired position.
	Lift links too short.	Adjust lift links.
	Lack of penetration.	See implement operator's manual.
	Rate-of-drop too slow.	Adjust rate-of-drop.

Hitch too responsive	Front attachment on center link in lower bracket holes.	Move center link attachment to upper bracket holes.
	Improper draft control setting.	Adjust.

Hitch drops too fast

Rate-of-drop set too fast.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

Rockshaft levers “drift”, levers too loose

Friction disks are loose.

Adjust rockshaft control lever friction. See your John Deere dealer.

Hitch settles too fast after tractor is parked and engine shut off

Internal system leakage.

See your John Deere dealer.

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