John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATING
3. Move to right side, below tractor footrest—remove
spring locking ring (A) and flat washer (B) form lift rod pin
(C).
4. Remove lift rod (D) form tractor lift link (E).
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 lift link (E) with washer (B)
and spring locking ring (A).
7. Check tiller ground clearance:
• Use lift lever to raise tiller as high as it will go.
• Measure distance (H) between ground and the
lowest tine. The distance should be 75 mm (3-in.).
Operating Tiller
1. Move to rear of tractor—lock frame wheels (A) in the
RAISED position (shown). Make sure locking pins (B) are
locked into locking bracket hole.
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.
A
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E
C
B
D
D
F
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G
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury!
• Pick up objects from tilling area.
• Guards and shields must be in place.
• Clear the work area of people.
• DO NOT let children operate the tractor/tiller.
• DO NOT let children ride on the tractor or
tiller.
H
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A M96277
B