John Deere OMM147682 B2 - Manual (Page 7)

Installing - 3
INSTALLING
Installing
Preparing the Machine
NOTE: Read and complete the Assembly section at the
back of this operator’s manual if installing the
attachment for the first time.
Required Equipment
• Three-point hitch
Recommend Equipment
• Bar (lug) tires or tire chains
Machine Setup
• Check tire pressure before operating machine.
Installing Ballast
The following may be used as appropriate ballast, to
improve maneuverability and traction:
• Four front weights.
• Two Wheel Steer Models: One 33 kg (72 lb) rear starter
wheel weight and one additional 23 kg (50 lb) rear wheel
weight.
• All Wheel Steer Models: Two 23 kg (50 lb) rear wheel
weights.
Attaching the Cultivator
1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety
section.)
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2. With the 3-point hitch in the lowered position, adjust the
lift rod adjuster (A) until the ends of the lower link balls (B
and C) are approximately 20 cm (8 in.) (D) from the ground.
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3. Slide the lower links (B and C) over the link pins (D).
Secure with quick-lock pins (E) supplied with the cultivator.
NOTE: The center link pin and the quick-lock pin are
not supplied with the cultivator.
4. Attach the center link (F) to the cultivator upper
mounting point with a link pin (G) and quick-lock pin (H).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not install on
tractors with engines larger than 18.6 kW (25 hp).
Remove all attachments before installing the
cultivator.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the attachment is
removed, also remove any ballast that was
added to the machine.
Use only attachments and accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
A
B
D
C
B
C
F
G
E D
H