Hitch

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.

 

Raise height limit not correctly set.

Adjust raise height limit.

Hitch fails to follow the lever.

Malfunction in the lever position sensor or hitch position sensor.

See your John Deere dealer.

Poor position control.

Load/depth mix control in wrong position.

Turn load/depth mix control to “position” control detent.

 

System is reset (fender switches override operator control).

Enable system with operator control.

 

Malfunction in the lever position sensor or hitch position sensor.

See your John Deere dealer.

Hitch drops slowly.

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 does not operate at desired depth.

Lift links too short.

Adjust lift links.

 

Lack of penetration.

See implement operator's manual.

 

Draft sensor failed.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Improper setting of the hitch control stop.

Adjust position.

 

Improper setting of load/depth control.

Adjust load/depth for the implement type.

Insufficient or no hitch response to draft load.

Load/depth control in position 1.

Turn load/depth mix control to higher setting.

 

Lift links too short.

Adjust lift links.

 

Lack of penetration.

See implement operator's manual.

 

System is reset.

Enable system.

 

Rate-of-drop too slow.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

Hitch too responsive.

Load/depth mix control not correctly set.

Turn load/depth mix control to lower setting.

Hitch drops too fast.

Rate-of-drop set too fast.

Adjust rate-of-drop.

Hitch settles too fast after machine is parked and engine shutoff.

Internal system leakage.

See your John Deere dealer.

Hitch does not move (controls not working, including external raise/lower switch).

Fuses blown.

Replace fuses.

External raise/lower switch does not move hitch.

Failure of the raise/lower switch, connector, or wiring harness.

See your John Deere dealer.

Hitch codes are present.

One or more hitch component failures.

See your John Deere dealer.

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