3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Insufficient transport clearance

Center link too short.

Adjust center link.

 

Lift links too short.

Adjust lift links.

 

Implement not level.

Level implement.

 

Hitch feedback linkage not properly adjusted.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Implement not properly adjusted.

See implement operator's manual.

 

Front of center link in upper holes.

Move center link to lower holes.

 

Sway bars too short.

Adjust sway bars.

Hitch drops slowly

3-point hitch 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.

Implement will not operate at desired depth

Lift links too short.

Adjust lift links.

 

Lack of penetration.

See implement operator's manual.

 

Electro-hydraulic controls: draft sensor failed.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Improper setting of hitch control stop.

Readjust position.

 

Improper setting of draft control.

(See section 60: Rear Hitch Controls.)

Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load

Draft control lever in OFF (forward) position.

Move lever to desired position.

 

Need to adjust draft feedback cable.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

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

Improper draft control setting.

Adjust.

Hitch drops too fast

Rate-of-drop set too fast.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

Position and draft levers ”drift”, levers too loose.

Friction disks are loose at mechanical hitch control box.

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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