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John Deere 3025E - Hitch and Drawbar

John Deere 3025E Drawbar

Drawbar Hitch

To avoid rearward upset, all towed loads must be attached to the drawbar, not just to the center link or draft arms. Maximum static vertical load on drawbar not to exceed maximum recommendations. Drive slowly with heavy loads.

Maximum Drawbar Loads

Certain heavy equipment such as a loaded single-axle trailer can place excessive strain on the drawbar. Strain greatly increased by speed and rough ground. Do not exceed the following maximum static vertical loads on drawbar - 400 kg (882 lb.).

Adjusting Drawbar Length

For drawn PTO-driven implements, the drawbar must be in the operating position. The drawbar is equipped with two adjusting holes for changing drawbar length and one hole for storage. Remove quick-lock pin and drilled pin. Adjust drawbar to one of two operating positions, or to storage position. Install drilled pin up from bottom of machine. Secure with quick-lock pin.

JD 3025E Towing Loads

Ensure that load does not exceed recommended weight. The machine must be heavy, and powerful enough with adequate braking power for the towed load. Use additional caution and reduce speed when towing loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines. Weight requirement for towed equipment: If towed equipment does not have brakes, do not tow loads more than 1500 kg (3307 lb.) maximum.

If towed equipment has brakes, do not tow loads more than 2000 kg (4409 lb.) maximum. Hitch the towed load only to the drawbar. Lock the drawbar and pin in place. Install a safety chain to the machine drawbar support and to the towed load. Provide only enough slack to permit turning. Before descending a hill, shift to a gear low enough to control machine without having to use the brake pedal.

Using Chain

Attach chain to attachment point and to towed load. Provide only enough slack to permit turning. Install additional intermediate support point for chain on drawbar to reduce slack in chain when necessary. Remove safety chain and store when not in use.

John Deere 3025E - 3-Point Hitch

The 3-point hitch on your machine is classified as a limited Category 1 hitch.

Center Link Storage Position

Place center link in storage hook when the hitch is not in use.

For light and medium draft loads: Install center link in bottom hole of mounting bracket. Example of light and medium draft load implements include a landscape rake. A category 1 implement tilts forward while raising in this position.

For medium and heavy draft loads: Install center link in middle hole of mounting bracket. Example of medium and heavy draft load implements include a tiller or box blade. A category 1 implement tilts forward slightly while raising in this position. For very heavy draft loads: Install center link in top hole of mounting bracket. Example of very heavy draft load implements include a plow or ripper. A category 1 implement rises, but angle remains constant.

John Deere 3025E - Rockshaft Control Lever

Use rockshaft control lever to raise and lower equipment attached to 3-point hitch. The nine rockshaft position identifiers do not signify specific operating depths. When rockshaft control lever is moved forward, draft arms lower closer to ground. Lower Implement: Push rockshaft control lever forward. Raise Implement: Pull rockshaft control lever rearward.

Rate of Drop/Lock Valve

The rate of drop/lock valve controls the rate of rockshaft drop when rockshaft control lever is operated. This valve provides direct rate of drop control for 3-point hitch mounted implements. The valve can also be used to hydraulically lock rockshaft (3-point hitch) in a desired position. The tractor can be operated with rate of drop valve closed. With this valve closed, the rockshaft can be raised but not lowered.

Increase Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock rate valve knob counterclockwise to make drop faster. Decrease Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock rate valve knob clockwise to make drop slower. Lock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock rate valve knob clockwise until tight. Unlock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock rate knob counterclockwise.

JD 3025E - Draft Links

Slowly back machine into position to align draft links with implement lift brackets. Connect draft links to the implement. Secure implement with lynch pins.

Leveling Implement Front-to-Rear

When the 3-point hitch is not being used, return center link to storage hook. Lower implement to ground to relieve pressure on center link. Loosen locknut. Rotate center link body to lengthen or shorten the center link as needed. Tighten locknut.

John Deere 3025E - Leveling Implement Side-to-Side

Use turnbuckle on the right adjustable lift link to level a 3-point hitch implement side-to-side. Lower any rear mount implement to the ground. Rotate turnbuckle to raise or lower draft link until 3-point hitch mounted implement is level from side-to-side. Tighten locknut to secure position.

Adjusting Implement Side-to-Side Sway

Check implement operator’s manual procedure for adjusting sway links. When sway links have been properly adjusted, side sway of implement is controlled by position of links. A small amount of sway, 13-25 mm (1/2-1 in.), is needed for many implements. Use left and right sway links to adjust 3-point hitch implement side-to-side sway: Lower any rear mount implement to the ground. Loosen locknut. Rotate sway link adjusting rod to adjust 3-point hitch implement side-to-side sway. Tighten locknut.

John Deere 3025E - iMatch Quick-Attach Hitch System

The optional iMatch quick-attach hitch fits all Category I implements designed to the ASAE Cat I standard for quick-attach hitches.

Installing iMatch Quick-Attach Hitch

Remove three drilled pins and two bushings from iMatch quick-attach hitch. Use machine rockshaft control lever to fully lower 3-point hitch draft links. Center link hook is set from factory at standard height to accommodate most implements. Adjust center link hook, if necessary. Remove nuts and bolts. Raise or lower center link hook as required. Install nuts and bolts.

Torque bolts to specification before use of iMatch assembly. iMatch Bolts Torque - 245-318 Nm. Position iMatch quick-attach hitch near draft links and adjust 3-point hitch sway links to align draft links with quick-attach hitch. Install iMatch quick-attach hitch on draft links using drilled pins. Install 3-point hitch center link on iMatch quick-attach hitch using center link quick-lock pin and drilled pin.

JD 3025E - Connecting Implement

Install two bushings included with iMatch quick-attach hitch on drilled pins in implement draft link lift brackets. Move levers on iMatch quick-attach hitch to unlocked position. Back machine into position and align iMatch quick-attach hitch with implement lift brackets. Use rockshaft control lever to position iMatch quick-attach hitch under lift brackets and lift implement from ground. Fully raise implement. Move levers on iMatch quick-attach hitch to locked position.