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John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E - 3 Point Hitch

John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Three Point Hitch

The 3-point hitch on John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E tractor is classified as a Category 1 hitch. Place center link in storage hook when the hitch is not in use. Positioning Center Link - For light and medium draft loads: Install center link in bottom hole of mounting bracket. Example of light and medium draft load implements would include a landscape rake. A category 1 implement will tilt 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 would include a tiller or box blade. A category 1 implement will tilt 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 would include a plow or ripper. A category 1 implement will raise, but angle will remain constant.

Rockshaft Control Lever

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

Rate of Drop/Lock Valve

Fully lowering implement should take at least 2 seconds. To prevent overheating hydraulic oil and damaging JD 3032E, 3036E, 3038E tractors, do not raise rockshaft when drop/lock valve is closed. The rate of drop/lock valve controls the rate of rockshaft drop when the rockshaft control lever is operated. This provides direct rate of drop control for 3-point hitch mounted implements. The valve can also be used to hydraulically lock the rockshaft (three-point hitch) in a desired position.

John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E tractor can be operated with the rate of drop valve closed. With this valve closed, the rockshaft can be raised but not lowered. Increase Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock valve knob counter-clockwise to make drop faster. Decrease Rate of Drop: Rotate drop/lock valve knob clockwise to make drop slower. Do not use the rockshaft drop/lock valve for holding an attachment in raised position for service work. Loss of hydraulic pressure could result in sudden drop of attachment. Lower attachment onto blocks or remove from machine before servicing. Lock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock valve knob clockwise until tight. Unlock 3-Point Hitch: Rotate drop/lock valve knob counter-clockwise.

Using Draft Links - Slowly back machine into position to align draft links with implement lift brackets. Park machine safely. Connect draft links to the implement.

John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E tractor Implement

Leveling Implement Front-to-Rear

Leveling a 3-point hitch mounted implement front-to-rear is accomplished by adjusting the length of the center link. Park machine safely. Loosen locknut. Do not turn center link body past the stops, or threads may be damaged. Rotate handle to lengthen or shorten the center link. Tighten locknut. Leveling Implement Side-to-Side - Use turnbuckle on the right adjustable lift link to level a 3-point hitch implement side-to-side. Park machine safely. Loosen locknut at top of turnbuckle. 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 - 25mm (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. Park machine safely. Loosen locknut. Rotate sway link adjusting rod to adjust 3-point hitch implement side-to-side sway. Tighten locknut.

Optional iMatch Quick-Attach Hitch System

John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E quick-attach hitch fits all Category I implements designed to the ASAE Cat I standard for quick-attach hitches. Installing Hitch - Remove three drilled pins and two bushings from JD 3032E, 3036E, 3038E quick-attach hitch. Use machine rockshaft control lever to fully lower 3-point hitch draft links. Park machine safely. Position quick-attach hitch near draft links and adjust 3-point hitch sway links to align draft links with quick-attach hitch. Install quick-attach hitch on draft links using drilled pins. Install 3-point hitch center link on quick-attach hitch using center link quick-lock pin and drilled pin.

Connecting Implement

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

Using Attachments with John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E tractor

When using attachments, check full range of 3 point hitch travel each time a new attachment or implement is mounted. Watch for hoses and attachment parts throughout the 3 point hitch travel range. Adjust the depth stop as needed. Some attachments with very short driveshafts may require an upstop. The driveshaft can be damaged if attachments are operated at too high of an angle. Using Drawbar Hitch (If equipped) - Use only the drawbar that was provided with the machine (if equipped), or the optional drawbar available from your Dealer. Do not install or use any other type drawbar. 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 should not exceed the 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 is greatly increased by speed and rough ground. Do not exceed the following maximum static vertical loads on drawbar: JD 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Tractors - 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.