John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
Symptom Problem
Solution
Insufficient transport clearance Center link too long. Adjust center link.
Lift links to long. Adjust lift links.
Implement not level. Level implement.
Implement not properly adjusted. See implement operator’s manual.
Front of center link in upper holes. Move center link to lower holes.
Sway chains adjusted to short. Lengthen sway chains.
Hitch drops slowly Rockshaft rate-of-drop control not Adjust rate-of-drop knob.
properly set.
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 Replace filter.
clogged.
Transmission-hydraulic pickup Clean or replace pickup screen.
screen clogged.
Implement will not operate at Lift links too short. Adjust lift links.
desired depth
Lack of penetration. See implement operator’s manual.
Improper setting of limit stop. Reset position limit.
Improper setting of draft lever. See Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
section.
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