John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Remove and Install 3-Point Hitch

[1] – Park machine safely.

[2] – Remove lock pin (A) and pivot pin securing center link (B) to rockshaft housing mast.
Remove center link.

[3] – Remove lock pin (C) and remove stabilizer from pivot pin.

[4] – Rotate PTO shaft guard upward and remove lock pin (D) from pivot pin. Remove draft arm from pin.

[5] – Support draft arm assembly. Remove lock pin (E) and pin securing lift link to rockshaft arm. Remove assembly.

[6] – Remove opposite side draft arm assembly.

[7] – Return PTO shaft guard to lowered position.

[8] – Install 3-point hitch in reverse order of removal.
a. Insert pin through adjustable lift link and right side rockshaft arm. Secure pin with lock pin (E).
b. Rotate PTO shaft guard upward. Install draft arm to inside frame pin and secure with quick lock pin (D).
c. Install stabilizer to outside frame pin and secure with lock pin (C).
d. Install pivot pin through rockshaft housing mast and center link eye, and secure with lock pin (A).
e. Install left side draft arm assembly.
f. Return PTO shaft guard to lowered position.