5045E - 3 Point Control Lever Doesn’t Stay Up.

dj59red · Sep 12, 2021

Hi, I was baling hay yesterday and notice the control lever for the 3 point was continually moving to the down position allowing the arms to move down also. When you move the lever it feels like there is no tension on it so it can just vibrate and travel down. Feels like a spring or something broke or unhooked. I haven’t had time to look at it yet I just put the adjustable lever stop in the highest position to hold it up. Has anyone else had this issue.
Thanks, DJ

beenthere · Sep 12, 2021

Probably friction washers need tightening.. (adjustment).

CobyRupert · Sep 12, 2021

Are readable John Deere manuals not online anymore? All I can find is a page that wants about $35 to download them.

Tx Jim · Sep 13, 2021

CobyRupert said:
Are readable John Deere manuals not online anymore? All I can find is a page that wants about $35 to download them.

JD parts is available for free at JDparts.com. See link below. It appears item 9 are friction washers that require tightening of bolts for tension to hold control handle in desired position.

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/81360/referrer/navigation/pgId/324549694

JD5210 · Sep 13, 2021

I have attached a page from the 52x0 manual. Hopefully it will be of help.

dj59red · Sep 13, 2021

Thanks for all your help. I now have some items to check on when I have some time. The people from this forum has helped me out more than once.
Thanks again,
DJ