John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 19)

Operating - 15
OPERATING
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 FAST position.
7. UNLOCK the park brake.
8. Till ground at a safe travel speed using appropriate
transmission ground speed.
Inspecting Or Unplugging Tiller
1. STOP the tractor.
2. Put PTO control in the OFF position.
3. Lower tiller to the ground.
4. LOCK the park brake.
5. STOP the engine.
6. Remove the key.
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
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stop the engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
tractor seat.
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F
D
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G
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A