John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Install Mid Mount Mower Draft Arm

โ†’NOTE:
Orient lift link eye bolts so that bend in yoke rod is facing front of machine.

[1] – Install draft arm (A) to left side frame bracket. Secure draft arm with clevis pin (B) and locking clip (C).

[2] – Thread lift link eye bolt midway into yoke (D). Install lift link assembly to lift arm stud (E). Secure yoke to draft arm with drilled pin (F) and spring locking pin (G).

[3] – Insert draft arm rod (H) into left draft arm with stop plate (I) positioned near draft arm.
Insert index pin (J) into draft arm hole.

[4] – Install right draft arm to frame bracket. Secure draft arm with clevis pin and locking clip.

[5] – Insert draft arm rod and index pin into right draft arm.

[6] – Secure left and right ends of draft arm rod with M12 hex locknuts (K). Tighten securely, then loosen 1/4 turn.

[7] – Thread lift link eye bolt midway into yoke. Install lift link assembly to lift arm stud.

[8] – Insert drilled pin through yoke and draft arm. Check draft arm rod height at each end.
Remove pin and adjust eyebolt position in yoke as needed until draft arm rod is level.

[9] – Secure yoke to draft arm with drilled pin and spring locking pin.

[10] – Install AutoConnect driveshaft if so equipped.