Front Implement Connection


Draft Link Positions

LV16176
LV16176-UN-12OCT12

LV16177
LV16177-UN-12OCT12

RXA0153888
RXA0153888-UN-19SEP16

RXA0155569
RXA0155569-UN-09NOV16

A - Draft Links with Vertical Float Position

B - Draft Links Locked Position

C - Draft Links in Transport Position

D - Retaining Clip

E - Draft Link Pin

F - Draft Link

Set front draft links to float position (A), locked position (B), or transport position (C).

To change setting:

  1. Remove retaining clip (D) from pin (E).

  2. Lift draft link (F) to relieve pressure from pin.

  3. Remove pin.

  4. Move draft link to desired position.

  5. Reinstall pin and retaining clip.


Draft Link Hook Lock

LV16212
LV16212-UN-22OCT12

A - Draft Link Locking Pin

CAUTION: Use draft link locking pins on applications where implement could be forced up and open unintentionally. Examples are driving through high-growing bushes, trees, or implements with asymmetrical load, such as a side-mounted mower.

  1. Install front mounted implement using SCV I. For diverter valve settings, see “Front Hitch and Coupler Operation” in this section.

  2. Lower front hitch below the implement connection points.

  3. Position coupler ends of lift arms below the implement link pins and slowly raise hitch until coupler ends lock on the pins.

  4. Insert draft link pins (A) in both coupler hooks. See your John Deere dealer for locking pins.


Front Hitch Center Link

RXA0153887
RXA0153887-UN-13SEP16

A - Center Link

B - Storage Handle

C - Locking Clip

D - Turnbuckle

E - Pin and Clip

  1. Lower implement to ground.

  2. Hold center link (A) and pull on the storage handle (B).

  3. Align center link with the top mast of implement.

  4. To lengthen or shorten the center link, move locking clip (C) away from center link.

  5. Use turnbuckle (D) to adjust length and return locking clip (C) to closed position.

    NOTE: Perform additional adjustment as necessary to level implement after cycling front hitch.

  6. Install implement pin through center link and retain.

  7. Remove implement in reverse order.

NOTE: If front hitch center link must be removed for any reason, support center link and remove pin and clip (E).

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