John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 30)

Assembly - 26
ASSEMBLY
Install Tractor Rear-Frame Hardware
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 N•m (78 ft-
lb).
Install Tractor Mid-Frame Mounting Pins
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 N•m
(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 N•m
(247 lb-in.).
IMPORTANT: Avoid 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.
C
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C
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E
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F C
A
E
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A
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