John Deere OMM141979 J9 User's Manual
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1. 20 Secondary Drive Belt Remove cccccccncoooonoc 19 Servico tervals sd tcs i n 17 Spalt Bolts REplaCin acid 22 Specifications Lubricants ooooonccnnnnccnnnnnnnnnnnns 29 Specifications Hef ici 29 Storaces ile ant dedicas 24 T Tiller Frame Rails Put In Transport Position 27 Tiller Frame Rails Transport Position 5 Tiller from Tractor Rear Frame Mounting Hardware REMOVE oi 11 Tiller Lift Height Adjust ooccccccccncnnnnnnmm gt mmmo 8 Tiller Lift Rod to Tractor Lift Link Disconnect 9 Tiller Lift Rod to Tractor Lift Link Fasten 7 TAMER SPECIICAMIONS aa 29 Tiller Inspecting or Unplugging e 15 Tiller Operan iaa 14 Her Park ls celia 15 A O a eran te enn ae eee ee 24 Tatler EranSpOrune a dicate ewan 15 Tilling Depth Adjusting erona 13 TIS OS a E 12 Tines REPCE id 20 Tractor Mid Frame Mounting Pins Install 26 Tractor Rear Frame Mounting Hardware Install 26 rans porting Tilt dia 15 Troubleshooting Chart Using ccccccnnoonnnnnnnnnnno 23 Index 30 NOTES Notes 31 QUALITY STATEMENT Your product designed and built by John Deere is more than just a purchase it s an investment in quality That quality goes beyond our equipment to your dealer s parts and service support That s why John Deere has initiated a process to handle your questions or problems should they arise If yo2. 2 Swing left wheel assembly B down into ENGAGE position Make sure locking pin engages hole in locking bracket Repeat for right frame wheel Disengage Frame Support Rod p epee Avoid injury Maintain a secure grasp of lift handle A Keep hands clear of pinch areas between tiller and tractor frame 2 Carefully roll tiller out from under rear of tractor 1 Move to left side under tractor footrest push and hold lift handle A down 2 Pivot support rod B down into storage position 3 Slowly release downward pressure on lift handle A Removing 11 OPERATING Tilling Tips Install correct front and rear tractor weights See Install Weights and Chains in Installing the Tiller section IMPORTANT Avoid damage DO NOT back up or make sharp turns with the tiller in the ground Till with engine at FAST throttle control ground speed with appropriate transmission speed range Check tines before you till Replace missing bent or broken tines When you till hard ground or sod till at a shallow depth for the first pass Till deeper on each pass after that When you till a small area make a pass through the middle then circle alongside the original pass working to the outside After you finish make a few passes around the edge to cover ridges left by turning Till straight anead when possible This will leave fewer ridges from turning For seed bed preparation till the soil once
3. 4 Tighten tensioning idler nut I 5 Install shield J and fasten with two self tapping cap screws K until snug DO NOT over tighten or you may damage threads in shield holes Replacing Tines 2 Move to left rear of tiller install V idler B inside belt and fasten with mounting bolt C outside in and tighten A with lock nut D on inside of frame CAUTION Avoid injury DO NOT work under a raised tiller unless it is safely supported Tiller could fall on you causing serious injury 1 Park machine safely Service 20 SERVICE 2 Raise tiller as high as it will go if still on tractor NOTE Make sure you install the new tines and hardware EXACTLY as the old tines and hardware were positioned Use the pictures to help you install tines correctly Properly installed tines have a step up pattern from left to right NOTE For ease in replacing tines you can remove tiller from the tractor and turn it completely upside down Put down protective tarp or carpet to protect paint finish 3 Put tiller in TRANSPORT position See Transporting peed Ue OL MES Tee NAVE WOR UNES Ana Tiller in OPERATING section two right tines E Alternate left and right tines in each cluster e A bolt with NO SPACER is an M10 x 35 bolt e A bolt with ONE SPACER is an M10 x 45 bolt e A bolt with TWO SPACERS is an M10 x 60 bolt M96313 M96311 4 Safely put jack stand or blocks under tiller tiller removed or stil
4. Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information Please read all the highlighted information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage De Avoid injury This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored IMPORTANT Avoid damage This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine NOTE General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation of the machine Introduction PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Record Identification Numbers Mechanical Tiller 30 Inch Serial No 010001 If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing always provide the product model and serial number You will need to locate the identification number for the machine and for the engine Record the information in the spaces provided below FER M96308 DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER PHONE SERIAL NUMBER A Product Identification TABLE OF CONTENTS SAC ss o lla e 1 FOS Venecia eras nda ra a IA e lr o as 4 REE PA Aa idee EEA eee wate ad a eg wo E od Bwana 4 8 ae ert vee a a a eee aed en a ee Eee ce 5 ROMOVNO ai acc eo oia is ac do da ene Da icono isa 9 Sc O a E a a a a a a a E aa bow evo gud bee
5. e DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate machine e Raise tiller as high as it will go before you drive between work areas e DO NOT use tiller near the edge of a ditch or bank Tiller can push tractor e Slow down on slopes e Stop tiller when you are NOT tilling e Tines turn at 250 rom and can cause serious injury Keep hands feet and clothing away from tiller when tines are turning always keep bystanders well away Wear Appropriate Clothing e Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job e Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing e DO NOT wear radio or music headphones Safe service and operation requires your full attention Safety 2 SAFETY Practice Safe Maintenance e Understand service procedure before doing work Keep area clean and dry e Never lubricate service or adjust machine while it is moving Keep safety devices in place and in working condition Keep hardware tight la wae N A ed N e f s s E A S r i y h i NY a AW SE WA y CEANA YY Ai Ay e Keep hands feet clothing jewelry and long hair away from any moving parts to prevent them from getting caught e Lower attachments to the ground before servicing machine Disengage all power and stop the engine Lock park brake and remove the key Let engine cool e Securly support any machine elem
6. Shut off engine and remove k Lock brake for pa M74608 AVOID INJURY e READ OPERATOR S MANUAL e Ballast power unit per operator s manual e Know location and function of controls AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING KNIVES e Keep all shields in place e Keep hands feet and clothing away e Stay clear of power driven parts e Never carry riders e Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine Safety 1 SAFETY BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING e Shut off engine and remove key e Lock brake for park e Lower or block up machine Operate Safely e Check vehicle brake action before you operate Adjust or service brakes as necessary e Inspect machine before you operate Be sure hardware is tight Repair or replace damaged badly worn or missing parts Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened properly Make any necessary adjustments before you operate e Clear work area of objects that might be thrown Keep people and pets out of the work area Stop machine if anyone enters the area e If you hit an object stop the machine and inspect it Make repairs before continuing operate Keep machine properly maintained and in good working order Keep all shields and guards in place and fastened properly e DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running e Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light e DO NOT let anyone ESPECIALLY CHILDREN ride on machine or vehicle
7. left frame rail up until locking pin A can be locked into locking bracket hole Push down on tiller handle B to rotate tiller housing while pulling left frame rail up to gain clearance to lower left frame wheel 2 Unlock locking pin C and rotate wheel down into engaged position and make sure locking pin locks in locking hole Lock right frame wheel down into engaged position in similar fashion M96262 4 Remove shipping tape from belt and route belt between belt guide B and idler sheave A so small V edge F is facing belt guide Install Lift Handle And Idler Sheave M96261 M97633 5 Adjust the position of belt guide B as shown Make 1 From bag of parts install lift handle A under left frame sure belt guide does not contact idler sheave at G rail with two M6 x 1 0 x 30 mm flange bolts B top down and fasten with two M6 x 1 0 flange nuts C Tighten two flange nuts to 17 Nem 150 Ib in Assembly 27 ASSEMBLY NOTE Make sure belt guide does not move out of position when tightening locknut 6 Tighten M8 x 1 25 locknut to 40 Nem 354 Ib in 7 After tightening make sure the idler sheave rotates freely on the tensioning arm 8 Pull the belt tight and make sure belt guide does not contact idler sheave or belt Adjust Tiller Lift Rod M96256 Turn threaded end B of tiller lift rod A clockwise into clevis C far enough so three to four threads are exposed inside clevis Ass
8. Mechanical Tiller 30 Inch OPERATOR S MANUAL OMM141979 J9 North American Version Litho in U S A INTRODUCTION Thank You for Purchasing This Product We appreciate your business and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine Using Your Operator s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it Reading your operator s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to train others who may operate this machine Section in your operator s manual are placed in a specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions A convenient index located at the end of this book will help you to find needed information quickly The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions RIGHT HAND and LEFT HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward When you see a broken line arrow gt the item referred to is hidden from view Special Messages
9. ST position 7 UNLOCK the park brake 8 Till ground at a safe travel soeed using appropriate transmission ground speed Inspecting Or Unplugging Tiller Avoid injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving tractor seat STOP the tractor Put PTO control in the OFF position Lower tiller to the ground LOCK the park brake STOP the engine Remove the key O oF O N gt M96293 7 Move to rear of tiller lift shield A to gain access to tines and shaft 8 Safely inspect or unplug tines and shaft area Parking Tiller 1 STOP tractor and turn PTO switch OFF 2 STOP engine LOCK park brake and remove key 3 Lower tiller to ground Transporting Tiller Drive the tractor with the tiller in the TRANSPORT position when traveling from one tilling area to the other Drive the tractor at a safe travel speed Slow down on slopes or rough ground Place tiller in TRANSPORT position as follows 1 First push implement lift lever A forward slightly then depress and hold down button B to unlock lift lever locking Operating 15 OPERATING mechanism 2 Pull lift lever A reward out of LOWER position shown release button B and continue to pull lever all the way reward until a loud metallic click is heard signalling lever is in LOCK OUT position then release lift lever it is now locked into RAISE position lift le
10. cccnnncc 6 10 Frame Wheels Engage Position ooooocccnnnnncn 1 Frame Wheels Storage Position ccccccsseeeeees 6 G GUC e eat canon ee 22 H Hooks on Spacers Install o oooooonnnnnnnnnnnco 6 I Idler Sheave Install o ooccoccocnccnnccnccnc 27 Implement Lift Lever Move cccccccccnnncccnnnnnnc 5 9 Implement to FLOAT Position Move 13 Implement to LOWER Position Move 12 Implement to RAISE Position Move 13 L Lett Clip Latch Unnook sercar cinaran 10 Lift Handle Install oo oooccccccccnccnccnncnnccns 27 Litt Height Adjust Tier ss 8 LATE Rod INStal causada ld 28 Lubricants Recommended c cooccoccnccnccnccnccnccnccnccns 29 Lubricating Drive Sheave Bearing ooooonnnnnnncc 18 Lubricating Rear Jackshatt ooooonccnnnncc 18 M Mower Deck REMOVE iii aid 4 O Operatine TIe er oda 14 P Pam i VG sieo 15 Parts ISO aria 29 Primary Drive Belt Install ooooooonnnnnno 19 Primary Drive Belt Remove occcccccnnnnnnnnnnnnoos 18 R Rear Jackshaft Lubricating occcccccccnonoonnccnnnno 18 Right Clip Latch Unhook sisi 9 S Saro SS ATG tente iia isc 5 Salely Operatoria io 2 Sale ty REMOVING enuhan EE 9 Safety Seryice Machine cuac 3 Safety Alert Symbol Labels Safety l Secondary Drive Belt Install
11. d 2 To adjust belt tension Service 17 SERVICE Lubricating Drive Sheave Bearing Cleaning Under Belt Shield M96299 Picture Note Tiller removed for clarity purposes only 1 Move to left side of tiller housing remove two self tapping cap screws A and belt shield B 2 Clean dirt from sheave and surrounding area 3 Install shield B and self tapping cap screws A until snug DO NOT over tighten or you may damage threads in shield holes Picture Note Tiller removed for clarity purposes only Move to front of tiller frame lubricate drive shaft assembly bearing A at grease fitting B with a Multi Purpose Grease or equivalent until grease comes out of bearing seals Lubricating Rear Jackshaft M96310 Picture Note Tiller removed for clarity purposes only Move to left side of tiller housing lubricate jackshaft grease fitting A with two or three shots of a Multi Purpose Grease or equivalent Remove Primary Drive Belt 1 Remove tiller from tractor See the REMOVING section Service 18 SERVICE 2 Loosen flange lock nut A on tensioning idler Move belt A Me acson guide B away from belt 3 Loosen top jam nuts C one on each side to tilt guide bolts D away from drive sheave 2 Remove two self tapping cap screws A to remove belt shield B 4 Remove belt 3 Loosen flange nut C to loosen tensioning idler D 4 Turn bolt E clockw
12. dy before you call e The name of the dealer with whom you ve been working e Your equipment model number e Number of hours on machine if applicable e Your 13 digit serial number which you recorded on the inside front cover of this manual e Ifthe problem is with an attachment your attachment identification number C Then refer to your Tractor Operator s Manual to locate the Customer Communications Center toll free number and call our advisor who will work with your dealer to investigate your concern Quality Statement 32
13. eated in sheave 3 Slowly release downward pressure on lift handle B 5 Swing belt tensioning lever D toward rear of tractor to until cups of tiller frame latches A are seated up against tighten belt mounting pins D Fasten Tiller Lift Rod to Tractor Lift Link NOTE Lock implement lift lever into LOWER position and unlock tiller housing from TRANSPORT position and lower it onto ground before fastening tiller lift rod B this allows ease of alignment between tractor lift link A and tiller lift rod pin C Fasten Frame Clip Latches And Install Belt 1 Close clip of latch A around mounting pin B on each side of tractor 2 Install spring locking pin C from bag of parts into holes of each clip latch A outside in to prevent clips from a nt M96281 vibrating or bouncing open A 1 Move to right side under tractor footrest as you rotate Installing 7 INSTALLING tiller lift rod B upright align tractor lift link A so pin C fits into hole D of lift link A M96284 2 Install M13 x 24 x 2 5 mm washer E from bag of parts on lift rod pin C 3 Fasten lift rod to lift link with spring locking ring F from bag of parts Adjust Tiller Lift Height 1 Push implement lift lever A forward slightly then depress and hold down button B to unlock lift lever locking mechanism 2 Pull lift lever A reward out of LOWER position release button B a
14. ection 2 Clean tiller with water pressure 3 Check belts If necessary get new belts from your Authorized Service Center DO NOT install the new belts until you take tiller out of storage 4 Replace or repair badly worn or damaged parts 5 Paint scratched areas to prevent rust 6 Lubricate two grease points See the SERVICE section 7 Store tiller on a hard level surface in a clean dry place If you must store tiller outside cover it with a waterproof cover Storage 24 ASSEMBLY Identify Parts 30 Inch Mechanical Tiller Bag of Parts a am 2 y O TT o g veel y 11 AR ceecee Y ON A M96256 M96254 Qty Used 1 Handle Lift A Pin Mounting B k Sheave Idler C Guide Belt D Bok Flange E MZ 1 7550 mM Bol Flange F M6 1 00 30 mm a Bo Hex MB 22m i Bot Flange HMB 20m 2 Space Rear O i EA IN VETTEL Tiller Clip Left Hand N Tiler Cl Right Hand 0 AS ho a gt N N E Pin Spring Locking P EX Ring Spring Locking Q k Assembly 25 ASSEMBLY Install Tractor Rear Frame Hardware M96276 1 From bag of parts install one spacer A on each M12 x 1 75 x 50 mm flange bolt B 2 Install spacers and bolts in BOTTOM holes at rear of tractor frame and secure with M12 x 1 75 locknuts C on inside of tractor frame Tighten locknuts to 105 Nem 78 ft Ib Install Tractor Mid Frame Mounting Pins IMPORTANT Av
15. embly 28 SPECIFICATIONS Tiller Specifications Dimensions GUIINO Widi i sisser reaa AAA AA Maximum Cutting Depth o0ococoonrn Maximum LT Ae arii a a a a a Odeo se Transport Height socie radios da a ad dd iter al te ROOF DIaMeler aiii ii is a ee eee ee e Miscellaneous ROLO SPEEA ei ea leet a dci cas DEVECNA Ds ds AAA AAA AAA Tne Shall BeaniNnGS 0 50 vay Deira a Recommended Lubricants OS Coe iss peg ack e ati lo A Specifications and design subject to change without notice ee ae ee ee 762 mm 30 in ardor 150 mm 6 in o oa 76 mm 3 in dad dades 204 mm 8 in iia 356 mm 14 in A des sob 250 rpm Poder dde No 50 Roller Chain traida Sealed Ball Bearings SAE Multi Purpose Grease Specifications 29 INDEX B Ballasting Requirement oooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninncnnnnnnnnos 4 AA a 12 Belt Shield Cleaning Under cccccccnooonnccnnnnnnn 18 Belt Tension Checking ooooonccnnncccnnnnonnnnnnnnnonoos 17 Belt Dis n age 2 ado 10 Belial tobera q C Clips Tiller Frame Rails Install 26 D Depth Control Knob Setting occcooooooonocccnnnnnnns 5 Depth Control Knob Using cccccccccnnonccnnnnnnnnos 13 Drive Sheave Bearing Lubricating 18 F Frame Clip Latches Fasten cccoooooonnnnncnnncnnnnnnn 7 Frame Support Rod Disengage oooooncccncnc 7 11 Frame Support Rod Engage ccccoococn
16. ents that must be raised for service work e Never run engine unless park brake is locked e Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove any buildup of grease or debris e Do not modify machine Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety Safety 3 PREPARE VEHICLE Remove Mower Deck Tractor mower deck must be removed from before installing tiller See your tractor operator s manual or mower deck manual for removal instructions Ballasting Requirements All tractors require front wheel weights to be installed when using this tiller Follow these recommendations to help improve traction e Install tire chains on turf tires or install bar tires on the tractor e Install rear wheel weights Ballast weights can be purchased from your Authorized Service Center See your tractor operator s manual for further information Prepare Vehicle 4 INSTALLING all moving parts to STOP Setting Depth Control Knob Turn depth control knob A to ZERO setting B raised indicator that is blank should be aligned with fender deck raised indicator C Stop vehicle on a level surface not on a slope Disengage PTO Engage the park brake STOP the engine Remove the key Before you leave the operator s seat wait for engine and 1 Pull implement lift lever A rearward slightly then depress and h
17. ift link E with washer and spring locking ring A 7 Check tiller ground clearance e Use lift lever to raise tiller as high as it will go Operating Tiller 7 eee Avoid injury e Pick up objects from tilling area e Guards and shields must be in place e Clear the work area of people e DO NOT let children operate the tractor tiller e DO NOT let children ride on the tractor or tiller M96277 1 Move to rear of tractor lock frame wheels A in the RAISED position shown Make sure locking pins B are B locked into locking bracket hole Operating 14 OPERATING M96294 2 Move to left side of tiller housing grasp handle C to raise tiller housing to remove pressure on transport locking pin D and continue to hold tiller housing stationary while you pull transport locking pin D out and rotate it forward into LOCK OUT position rolled pin E locked in frame slot F 3 Slowly lower tiller housing down G against tractor lift linkage 4 Start engine Put throttle lever at 1 4 position See your tractor operator s manual for throttle lever operation NOTE For those tractors with Reverse Implement Option RIO the tiller will stop when the tractor is put in reverse unless Reverse Implement Switch RIS is activated before going in reverse 5 To engage tiller put PTO control in the ON position See your tractor operator s manual for PTO operation 6 Push throttle lever to the FA
18. in the fall Decaying vegetation will add valuable nutrients to the soil by spring If the terrain is hilly or uneven wait until spring or leave some untilled strips to help reduce soil erosion The climate and terrain will help you decide the best time to till Before Tilling Test soil condition by squeezing it in your hand If soil forms a ball it is too wet to till If soil does not compress easily or falls apart it is ready to till DO NOT till when soil is wet Wet soil will stick to tines and tine shaft Wet soil will clump up and dry out hard making it difficult to work during the growing season Before tilling mow tall weeds and grass to keep them from wrapping around tines or tine shaft Always pick up rocks branches and other objects that might damage tiller Always check tines before tilling Repair or replace loose bent or broken tines Move Implement to LOWER Position 1 First pull implement lift lever A rearward slightly then depress and hold down button B to unlock lift lever locking mechanism 2 Push lift lever A forward out of RAISE position shown release button B as you continue to push lift lever all the way forward until a loud metallic click is heard signalling lever is in LOCK OUT position then release lift lever it is now locked into LOWER position see next figure LOCK OUT Position locks tiller in LOWER position for difficult cond
19. ise to move tensioning idler D up in the slot Install Primary Drive Belt dd 1 Install belt on drive sheave with wide edge of belt facing guide bolts D 2 Tighten top jam nuts C one on each side to properly align guide bolts D 3 Install belt between tensioning idler and belt guide B so narrow edge of belt faces belt guide B M96306 5 Move to front of tiller frame remove secondary belt from front idler F and front drive sheave G 4 Position belt guide B as shown Tighten tensioning idler flange lock nut A to 40 Nem 354 Ib in while holding belt guide stationary Remove Secondary Drive Belt l 6 Move to left rear of tiller remove lock nut H on inside 1 Remove tiller from tractor See the REMOVING of frame from idler mounting bolt I to remove V idler J section from inside of belt Service 19 SERVICE 7 Remove secondary belt K from tiller drive sheave Install Secondary Drive Belt M96300 M41766 1 Install new secondary drive belt with one twist A as shown to seat V of belt in secondary drive sheave B DO NOT cross over belt forming an X pattern when installing or tiller drive rotation will be reversed A 41784 3 Turn bolt E counterclockwise to move tensioning idler F as far down in slot as necessary to tension belt properly until inside edge of front gauge rod G has 3 mm 1 8 in clearance from vertical frame rail H
20. itions such as heavy soils clay or sod When lift lever is LOCKED OUT this means the lift spring in the lift linkage has no effect on tiller weight Operating 12 OPERATING Move Implement to RAISE Position 1 First push implement lift lever A forward slightly then depress and hold down button B to unlock lift lever locking mechanism 2 Pull lift lever reward out of LOWER position release button B and continue to pull lever all the way reward until a loud metallic click is heard signalling lever is in LOCK OUT position then release lift lever it is now locked into RAISE position LOCK OUT Position locks tiller in RAISE position for making turns at end of rows When lift lever is LOCKED OUT this means the lift spring in the lift linkage has no effect on tiller weight Move Implement to FLOAT Position 1 First pull implement lift lever A rearward slightly then depress and hold down button B to unlock lift lever locking mechanism 2 Push lift lever A out of RAISE position release button B and lift lever Lift lever is now in FLOAT position between RAISE and LOWER positions FLOAT Position allows implement to move with contour of ground which causes the lift spring in the lift linkage to exert maximum depth force on tiller weight FLOAT position performs best in light to medium soils such as sandy loa
21. l on tractor e Left Set Remove lock nuts A bolts B spacers C two left tines D and two right tines E Remember to install new bolts so heads are to left side and new lock nuts are to right side A total of two spacers are used in this set Service 21 SERVICE Replacing Shaft Bolts 1 Move to left side of tiller shaft remove lock nuts A and M96318 bolts B l l 2 Align shaft holes and install new bolts B and lock nuts e MiddleTine Sets Remove lock nuts A bolts B A Tighten lock nuts to 75 Nem 55 Ib ft spacers C two left tines D and two right tines E Remember to install new bolts so heads are to left side and new lock nuts are to right side A total of eight spacers are used in these middle tine sets four in each Grease sel Use a SAE Multi purpose grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval e Right Tine Set Remove lock nuts A bolts B spacer C two left tines D and two right tines E Remember to install new bolts so heads are to right side and new lock nuts are to left side A total of two spacers are used in this set 6 Tighten all lock nuts to 75 Nem 55 Ib ft Service 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart see your authorized dealer for service When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experienci
22. latch of clip reward to clear tractor mounting pin E Install spring locking pins in clips for storage when finished removing tiller from tractor M96294 4 Move to left side of tiller housing grasp handle E to raise tiller housing to align transport locking pin F with locking plate hole G Continue to hold tiller housing stationary while you rotate transport locking pin handle H rearward until spring tension LOCKS OUT pin into TRANSPORT position 5 Slowly lift housing handle E up and down to ensure pin is LOCKED OUT before letting go of handle Engage Frame Support Rod Avoid injury Maintain a secure grasp of lift handle until support rod is in place Keep hands clear of pinch areas between tiller and tractor frame 1 Move to left side under tractor footrest push and hold down lift handle A as you pivot left side frame support rod B upward so loop in rod is under mounting pin C of tractor frame 2 Slowly release downward pressure on lift handle A to engage rod loop Removing 10 REMOVING Lock Frame Wheels Into Engage Position Remove Tiller From Tractor Rear Frame Mounting Hardware M96277 1 Get a helper or use a floor jack with wheels to safely support and slide tiller housing as you slide frame hooks heels pull 1 Move to left rear behind tractor drive wheels pull and A from of rear frame mounting hardware B hold out wheel locking pin A
23. ll the way forward until a loud metallic click is heard signalling lever is in LOCK OUT position then release lift lever it is now locked into LOWER position Disconnect Tiller Lift Rod From Tractor Lift Link And Unhook Right Clip Latch NOTE Lock implement lift lever into LOWER position and unlock tiller housing from TRANSPORT position and lower it onto ground before disconnecting tiller lift rod B this allows ease of disconnect between tractor lift link A and tiller lift rod pin C J 1 A M96284 1 Move to right side under tractor foot rest remove spring locking ring D and washer E from tiller lift rod pin C M96281 2 Pull tiller lift rod pin C from lift link A as you lower tiller lift rod B inward onto ground 3 Store washer E and spring locking ring D on lift rod pin C 4 Remove spring locking pin from clip latch F and flip clip of latch rearward to clear tractor mounting pin G Removing 9 REMOVING Disengage Belt And Unhook Left Clip Latch 1 Move to right side under tractor footrest move belt tensioning idler lever A out of ENGAGED position into DISENGAGED position pointing toward front of tractor 2 Pull and hold tensioning idler B towards right frame while you remove belt from PTO drive sheave C 3 Move to left side under tractor footrest remove spring locking pin from clip latch D and flip
24. m or soils previously tilled Using Depth Control Knob Adjust depth control knob to set tilling depth Tiller will return to the same depth each time you lower it 1 Use lift lever B to raise tiller as high as it will go 2 Turn knob A clockwise to raise the tiller depth or counter clockwise to lower the depth as viewed from operator s seat 3 If you cannot adjust for the desired tilling depth see Adjusting Tilling Depth Adjusting Tilling Depth 1 Stop engine and set PARK brake 2 LOCK OUT lift lever A into LOWER position to release spring tension in lift linkage Operating 13 OPERATING M96284 M96289 3 Move to right side below tractor footrest remove e Measure distance H between ground and the spring locking ring A and flat washer B form lift rod pin lowest tine The distance should be 75 mm 3 in C 4 Remove lift rod D form tractor lift link E IMPORTANT Avoid damage DO NOT expose more than 30 mm 1 1 4 in of thread G or lift rod and clevis threads could be damaged or lift rod could separate from clevis NOTE Maximum tilling depth is 150 mm 6 in bottom of shaft to bottom edge of lowest tine Picture Note Tiller frame removed from tractor for clarity 5 Turn lift rod D clockwise into clevis F to increase tilling depth and counterclockwise out of clevis F to decrease tilling depth 6 Fasten lift rod D to tractor l
25. nd continue to pull lever all the way reward until a loud metallic click is heard signalling lever is in LOCK OUT position then release lift lever it is now locked into RAISE position M96294 3 Move to left side of tiller housing grasp handle C to raise tiller housing to remove pressure on transport locking pin D and continue to hold tiller housing stationary while you pull transport locking pin D out and rotate it forward into LOCK OUT position rolled pin E locked in frame slot F 4 Slowly lower tiller housing down G against tractor lift linkage M96289 5 Measure distance C between lowest tine and ground Distance should be 75 mm 3 in This will allow a maximum 150 mm 6 in tilling depth and enough ground clearance for turns on ends of tilling area If distance is not correct see Adjusting Tilling Depth in the OPERATING section Installing 8 REMOVING Park Vehicle Safely e Stop vehicle on a level surface not on a slope e Disengage PTO e Engage the park brake e STOP the engine e Remove the key e Before you leave the operator s seat wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP Move Implement Lift Lever 1 Pull implement lift lever A rearward slightly then depress and hold down button B to unlock lift lever locking mechanism 2 Push lift lever A forward out of RAISE position release button B as you continue to push lift lever a
26. ng the problem see your authorized dealer CA EA Tines need to be straightened tightened or replaced O rr Erratic Tiller Operation Tines need to be straightened tightened or replaced O Tiller Will Not Till Drive belt needs to be tightened or replaced e Tractor and Engine Slow Down Throttle not at FAST position Tilling too deep Decrease travel speed Not Enough Tillage Depth Throttle not at FAST position IO PP Tine Shaft Rotates But Tiller Does Not Till Clean tines Install tines correctly Till at shallower depth Replace shaft bolts Tilled Ground is Uneven Rocks and debris in tilling area meee eroaan O Tilling Results Are Poor Cut tall grass or weeds before you till Tractor Will Not Pull Tiller Because Wheels Slip Cut tall grass or weeds before you till Too Much Till at shallower depth Make more than one pass Add rear wheel weights or tire chains on turf tires or install bar tires Tine Shaft Does Not Rotate Remove rock or trash wedged between shaft and housing Replace shaft bolts Tighten or replace drive belts Tiller Hard To Raise Remove dirt mud and trash from shaft and tines Tiller Bounces When It Is Tilling Or Will Not Secondary drive belt installed incorrectly Penetrate Tiller Pushes Tractor Add rear wheel weights or tire chains on turf tires or install bar tires Troubleshooting 23 STORAGE Storing Tiller 1 Remove tiller from tractor See the REMOVING s
27. oid damage If spacer E falls out of draft arm A when pivot bolt D is removed return spacer to its original position inside the draft arm hole Damage may occur if spacer is missing or improperly installed 1 Locate draft arms A under left and right tractor foot rests Remove locknut B washer C and pivot bolt D from each side Discard original pivot bolts 2 Place draft arms A back in their original positions Make sure spacers E are installed properly inside draft arms A 3 Install original washers C on tiller mounting pins F from bag of parts then install in draft arms spacers and mounting brackets Fasten with original locknuts B on inside of mounting brackets Tighten locknuts to 140 Nem 103 lb ft Install Clips On Tiller Frame Rails From bag of parts install left and right tiller clips A to outside of correct tiller frame rails so latches D flip forward Fasten with two M8 x 1 25 x 25 mm hex bolts B and M8 x 1 25 locknuts C Tighten locknuts to 28 Nem 247 Ib in Assembly 26 ASSEMBLY Put Tiller Frame Rails In Transport Position 2 From bag of parts position idler sheave A and belt guide B onto tiller tensioning arm C Make sure shoulder D on sheave is seated against the belt guide 3 Install M8 x 1 25 x 50 mm flange bolt E from bottom side of tensioning arm Install M8 x 1 25 locknut on top side of sheave finger tight only M96275 1 Pull
28. old down button B to unlock lift lever locking mechanism 2 Push lift lever A forward out of RAISE position release button B as you continue to push lift lever all the way forward until a loud metallic click is heard signalling lever is in LOCK OUT position then release lift lever it is now locked into LOWER position Put Tiller Frame Rails In Transport Position M96275 tw M96274 1 Pull left frame rail up until locking pin A can be locked into locking bracket hole Push down on tiller housing Installing 5 INSTALLING handle B to rotate tiller housing while pulling left frame rail upwards to gain clearance to lower frame wheels C 2 Unlock locking pin D and rotate frame wheel down into engaged position and make sure locking pin locks into locking hole Lock right frame wheel down into engaged position in similar fashion Install Tiller On Tractor Rear Frame Mounting Hardware 1 Roll tiller under rear of tractor M41781 2 Get a helper or use a floor jack with wheels to safely lift and install tiller frame hooks A slide over spacers B of rear frame mounting hardware Engage Frame Support Rod isos Avoid injury Maintain a secure grasp of lift handle until support rod is in place Keep hands clear of pinch areas between tiller and tractor frame 1 Move to left side under tractor footrest open tiller latch clips A at both sides of tiller 2 Push and hold d
29. own lift handle B 3 Pivot left side frame support rod C upward so loop in rod is under mounting pin D of tractor frame 4 Slowly release downward pressure on lift handle B to engage rod loop Lock Frame Wheels into Storage Position 1 Move to left rear behind tractor drive wheels pull and hold out wheel locking pin A 2 Swing left wheel assembly B up into RAISED position Make sure locking pin engages hole in locking bracket Repeat steps for right frame wheel Installing 6 INSTALLING Disengage Frame Support Rod IMPORTANT Avoid damage Check that belt A tensioning idler spring G is installed in top detent dor of belt tensioning lever D Damage to spring may CAUTION Avold Injury occur or tensioning of idler may not apply proper Maintain a secure grasp of lift handle B until tension on drive belt if spring is installed in the tiller frame clips A are seated against lower detent mounting pins D Keep hands clear of pinch areas between tiller and tractor frame 3 Move to right side under tractor footrest swing belt tensioning lever D toward front of tractor to loosen belt tensioning idler E 1 Move to left side under tractor footrest hold lift handle 4 Move belt tensioning idler E by hand towards right B down frame to help install belt on PTO drive sheave F Release 2 Pivot support rod C down into storage position idler after belt is completely s
30. ts dep cae 12 SIMI so o o Bae Oc yes pd od oaks td ad eae evens cd 17 MOUBIESHOOUNG a dd eb A AS A A Ne 23 Slate eee 24 ASSIM Seoane di dd AS e lr a a iaa 25 Speclca lAs dais de a E Em ee Eto 29 e RRA NN 30 All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of publication The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice COPYRIGHTO 1999 Deere Co John Deere Worldwide Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division Horicon WI All rights reserved Previous Editions COPYRIGHTO OMM141979 J9 English Table of Contents SAFETY Understanding The Machine Safety Labels CAUTION B A CAUTION AVOID INJURY FROM LOSS OF BRAKING e Install ballast per perator s Manual The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards On your machine safety labels the words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used with this safety alert ae FROM LOSS OF BRAKING OR symbol dd DANGER identifies the most serious hazards e Install ballast per Operator s Manual The operator s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word CAUTION and the safety CAUTION C alert symbol Ad M74568 WARNING A e Keep people and pets away from machine BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING e
31. u have questions or problems with your new product please follow the steps below To locate your nearest authorized servicing dealer please call the toll free number listed in your Tractor Operator s Manual Step 1 Refer to your operator s manual A It has many illustrations and detailed information on the safe and proper operation of your equipment B It gives troubleshooting procedures and specification information Step 2 Contact your dealer A Your authorized servicing dealer has the responsibility authority and ability to answer questions resolve problems and fulfill your parts and service needs B First discuss your questions or problems with your dealer s trained parts and service staff Step 3 Call the Customer Communications Center C It gives ordering information for parts catalogs service and technical manuals D If your questions are not answered in the operator s manual then go to Step 2 C If the parts and service people are unable to resolve your problem see the dealership manager or owner D If your questions or problems are not resolved by the dealer then go to Step 3 A Your authorized servicing dealer is the most efficient source in addressing any concern but if you are not able to resolve your problem after checking your operator s manual and contacting your dealer call the Customer Communications Center B For prompt effective service please have the following rea
32. ver in close proximity to steering wheel M96294 3 Move to left side of tiller housing grasp handle C to raise tiller housing to align transport locking pin D and transport bracket locking hole E Rotate transport locking pin D reward to unlock rolled pin F from frame slot G and release transport locking pin so it springs into LOCK OUT position in transport bracket locking hole E 4 Slowly lift up and push down on handle C before releasing it to ensure tiller housing is LOCKED OUT into TRANSPORT position Operating 16 SERVICE Service Intervals Check belt tension M96300 e Move to left rear of tiller frame loosen nut F on the idler pulley M96301 Picture Note Tiller removed for clarity purposes lt MAN y only AN M41784 1 Check position of belt tension rod A e To tighten belt turn bolt G counter clockwise until a3mm 1 8 in clearance exists between inside edge of rod end H and vertical frame rail C e To loosen belt turn bolt G clockwise until a 3mm 1 8 in clearance exists between inside edge of rod end H and vertical frame rail C e Tighten nut F on the idler pulley after adjustment M72980 e If rod end is in position B against the vertical frame rail C the belt is too tight and must be loosened e If rod end is in position D extends beyond horizontal frame rail E the belt is too loose and must be tightene
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