John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 12)

Installing - 8
INSTALLING
tiller lift rod (B) upright, align tractor lift link (A) so pin (C) fits
into hole (D) of lift link (A).
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) 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.
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.
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.
M96284
E
F
C
M97160
B
A
C
F
D
M96294
E
G
M96289
C