Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting

Symptom

Probable Cause

Action

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.

 

Front of center link in upper holes.

Move center link to lower holes.

 

Sway chains adjusted too short.

Lengthen sway chains.

Hitch drops slowly.

Rockshaft rate-of-drop control not properly set.

Adjust rate-of-drop 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.

 

Transmission-hydraulic 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 limit stop.

Reset position limit.

Hitch too responsive.

Front attachment on center link in lower bracket holes.

Move center link attachment to upper bracket holes.

 

Improper draft sensing adjustment.

Move lever forward.

Hitch drops too fast.

Rate-of-drop set too fast.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

Rockshaft control levers “drift”. Levers too loose.

Friction disks are loose.

Adjust rockshaft control lever friction. See procedures in Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch section or see your authorized John Deere dealer or distributor.

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