Troubleshooting
PY80265,05GO990 –19–10SEP05–2/2
Symptom Problem
Solution
Insufficient or no hitch response Front attachment of center link in Move center link attachment to lower
to draft load upper holes. bracket holes.
Draft control lever in “Off” position. Move lever rearward.
Lift links too short. Adjust lift links.
Lack of penetration. See implement operator’s manual.
Rate-of-drop too slow. Adjust rate-of-drop valve.
Hitch too responsive Front attachment on center link in Move center link attachment to
lower bracket holes. 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”. Friction disks are loose. Adjust rockshaft control lever friction.
Levers too loose. See procedures in “Rockshaft and
3-Point Hitch” section or see your
John Deere dealer.
145-7
022607
PN=162