Insufficient transport clearance
Adjust center link.
Lift links to long.
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 chains adjusted too short.
Lengthen sway chains.
Hitch drops slowly
Adjust rate-of-drop knob.
Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly
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.
Transmission-hydraulic pickup screen clogged.
Clean or replace pickup screen.
Implement will not operate at desired depth
Lack of penetration.
Improper setting of limit stop.
Reset position limit.
Improper setting of draft lever.
See Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch section.
Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load
Move center link attachment to lower bracket holes.
Draft control lever in “Off” position.
Move lever rearward.
Lift links too short.
Rate-of-drop too slow.
Adjust rate-of-drop valve.
Hitch too responsive
Move center link attachment to upper bracket holes.
Improper draft sensing adjustment.
Move lever forward.
Hitch drops too fast
Adjust rate-of-drop.
Rockshaft control levers “drift”. Levers too loose.
Adjust rockshaft control lever friction. See procedures in “Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch” section or see your John Deere dealer.
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