Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting

Symptom Problem Solution

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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