John Deere OMGX10742 J9 - Manual (Page 12)

Preparing Vehicle - 8
PREPARING VEHICLE
Preparing Vehicle
Install Tractor Weights and Chains
NOTE: Before you attach snowblower, REMOVE
MOWER DECK from tractor. (See Removing and
Storing Mower section in your Tractor Operator’s
Manual.)
Rear Wheel Weights and Rear Tire Chains are
recommended for stability and traction.
• Rear Wheel Weights - Kit Part Number BG10189
• Rear Tire Chains - Kit Part Number BG10188
Check Tire Pressure
Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.
Add or remove air, if necessary.
Check Tractor Engine Oil and Battery
Refer to your Tractor Operator’s Manual for Cold Weather
Starting procedures.
Install Spring Anchor Bracket to Front of
Tractor
1. Remove two screws (A) from the front of the tractor.
2. Align holes of the spring anchor bracket (B) with the
holes of the tractor and reinstall two metric screws to
secure the spring anchor bracket.
Install Front Axle Bracket to Rear Side of
Front Axle
1. Remove 10mm nut and washer (A) from the rear of the
tractor front axle.
2. Position the front axle bracket (B) over the exposed bolt
with the flanged edges toward the rear of the tractor.
3. Secure the front axle bracket to the front axle (C) with
the 10mm nut and washer.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury!
The machine may become unstable when
operating with snowblower.
Use wheel weights to improve stability when
operating with snowblower.
Remove weights from tractor after snowblower
is removed.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent tire
damage, DO NOT use more than maximum tire
pressure shown on sidewall of tire.
Front Tire Rear Tire
100 kPa (14 psi) 70 kPa (10 psi)
M95928
A
B
M95929
B
A
C