John Deere OMM141979-J9 Specifications

Mechanical Tiller

30-Inch

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OMM141979 J9

North American Version

Litho in U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank You for Purchasing This Product

We appreciate your business and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine.

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine. Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to train others who may operate t his machine.

Section in your operator’s manual are placed in a s pecific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or ser vicing questions. A convenient index located at the end of this book will help you to find needed information quickly.

The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine, but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.

RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line arrow (------>), the item referred to is hidden from view.

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! !

This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.

IMPORTANT: Avoiddamage!!Thistextisusedto tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation of the machine.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the highlighted information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

Introduction

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

ProductIdentification

Record Identification Numbers

Mechanical Tiller 30-Inch Ser ial No. (010001 - )

If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and serial number.

You will need to locate the identification number for the machine and for the engine. Record the information in the spaces provided below.

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DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: _________________________________________ DEALER PHONE: _________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER (A): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Product Identification

Tableof Contents

Safety ..........................................................................................1

PreparsVehicle ...................................................................................4

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Removing........................................................................................9

Operating...................................................................................... 12

Service.........................................................................................17

Troubleshooting..................................................................................23

Storage.........................................................................................24

Assembly.......................................................................................25

Specifications....................................................................................29

Index...........................................................................................30

All information, illustrations and

specifications in this manual are based

on the latest information at the time of

publication. The right is reserved to

make changes at any time without

notice.

Deere & Co.

John Deere Worldwide Commercial and

Consumer Equipment Division

Horicon, WI

Previous Editions

Table of Contents

OMM141979 J9 - English

SAFETY

Safety

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in impor tant areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol, ( hazards.

The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, a nd the safetyalert symbol, (

c). DANGER identifies the most serious

c).

CAUTION (B)

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AVOID INJURY FROM LOSS OF BRAKING OR STEERING

• Install ballast per Operator’sManual.

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CAUTION (C)

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WARNING (A)

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AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING KNIVES

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away.

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AVOID INJURY

• READ OPERATOR’SMANUAL

• Ballast power unit per operator’smanual.

• Know location and function of controls.

• Keep all shields in place.

• Stay clear of power driven parts.

• Never carry riders.

• Keep people and pets a safe distance away from

machine.

Safety - 1

SAFETY

BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING

• Shut off engine and remove key.

• Lock brake for park.

• Lowerorblockupmachine.

Operate Safely

• Checkvehicle brake actionbefore you operate.Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

• Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened properly. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate machine.

• Raise tiller as-high-as it will go before you drive between work areas.

• DO NOT use tiller near the edge of a ditch or bank. Tiller can push tractor.

• Slow down on slopes.

• Stop tiller when you are NOT tilling.

• Tines turn at 250 rpm and can cause serious injury.

Keep hands, feet and clothing away from tiller when tines are turning—always keep bystanders well away.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

• Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work a rea. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before continuing operate. Keep machine properly maintained and in good working order. Keep all shields and guards in place and fastened properly.

• DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

• DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride on

machine or vehicle.

• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

• Wearasuitableprotectivedevicesuchasearplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing,

• DO NOT wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your full attention.

Safety - 2

SAFETY

Practice Safe Maintenance

• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.

• Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.

• Keep all parts in good condition and proper ly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease or debris.

• Do not modify machine. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.

• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting caught.

• Lower attachments to the ground before servicing machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and remove the key. Let engine cool.

• Securly support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.

• Never run engine unless park brake is locked.

Safety - 3

PREPARE VEHICLE

PrepareVehicle

Remove Mower Deck

Tractormower deck must be removed from before installing tiller. See your tractor operator’s manual or mower deck manual for removal instructions.

Ballasting Requirements

All tractors require front wheel weights to be installed when using this tiller.

Follow these recommendations to help improve traction:

• Install tire chains on turf tires or install bar tires on the tractor.

• Install rear wheel weights. Ballast weights can be purchased from your Authorized

Service Center. See your tractor operator’s manual for further information.

Prepare Vehicle - 4

INSTALLING

Installing

Park Vehicle Safely

• Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope.

• Disengage PTO.

• Engage the park brake.

• STOP the engine.

• Remove the key.

• Beforeyou leavethe operator’s seat, wait for engine and

all moving parts to STOP.

Setting Depth Control Knob

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Move Implement Lift Lever

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1. Pull implement lift lever (A) rearward slightly, then depress and hold down button (B) to unlock lift leverlocking mechanism.

2. Push lift lever (A) forward out of “RAISE” position, releasebutton(B)asyoucontinuetopushliftleverall-theway forward until a loud metallic-click is heard, signalling leveris in “LOCK-OUT” position, then release lift lever—it is now locked into “LOWER” position.

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Turn depth control knob (A) to “ZERO” setting (B), raised indicator that is blank should be aligned with fender deck raised indicator (C).

Put Tiller Frame Rails In Transport Position

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1. Pull left frame rail up until locking pin (A) can be locked into locking bracket hole. Push down on tiller housing

Installing - 5

INSTALLING

handle (B) to rotate tiller housing while pulling left frame rail upwards to gain clearance to lower frame wheels (C).

2. Unlock locking pin (D) and rotate frame wheel down into engaged position and make sure locking pin locks into locking hole. Lock right frame wheel down into engaged position in similar fashion.

Install Tiller On Tractor Rear-Frame Mounting Hardware

1. Roll tiller under rear of tractor.

Engage Frame Support Rod

cCAUTION:Avoid injury! Maintain a secure grasp

of lift handle until support rod is in place. Keep hands clear of pinch areas between tiller and tractor frame.

1. Move to left side, under tractor footrest—open tiller latch clips (A) at both sides of tiller.

2. Push and hold down lift handle (B).

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2. Get a helper or use a floor jack with wheels to safely lift and install tiller, frame hooks (A) slide over spacers (B) of rear-frame mounting hardware.

3. Pivot left-side frame support rod (C) upward so loop in rod is under mounting pin (D) of tractor frame.

4. Slowly release downward pressure on lift handle (B) to engage rod loop.

Lock Frame Wheels into Storage Position

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1. Move to left rear, behind tractor drive wheels—pull and hold out wheel locking pin (A).

2. Swing left wheel assembly (B) up into “RAISED” position. Make sure locking pin engages hole in locking bracket. Repeat steps for right frame wheel.

Installing - 6

Disengage Frame Support Rod

cCAUTION: Avoid injury!

Maintain a secure grasp of lift handle (B) until tiller frame clips (A) are seated against mounting pins (D).

Keep hands clear of pinch areas between tiller and tractor frame.

INSTALLING

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Check that belt tensioning idler spring (G) is installed in top detent of belt tensioning lever (D). Damage to spring may occur or tensioning of idler may not apply proper tension on drive belt if spring is installed in the lower detent.

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1. Move to left side, under tractor footrest—hold lift handle (B) down.

2. Pivot support rod (C) d own into storage position.

3. Slowly release downward pressure on lift handle (B) until cups of tiller frame latches (A) are seated up against mounting pins (D).

Fasten Frame Clip Latches And Install Belt

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3. Move to right side, under tractor footrest—swing belt tensioning lever (D) toward front of tractor to loosen belt tensioning idler (E).

4. Move belt tensioning idler (E), by hand, towards right frame to help install belt on PTO drive sheave (F). Release idler after belt is completely seated in sheave.

5. Swing belt tensioning lever (D) toward rear of tractor to tighten belt.

Fasten Tiller Lift Rod to Tractor Lift Link

NOTE: Lock implement lift lever into “LOWER” position and unlock tiller housing from “TRANSPORT” position and lower it onto ground before fastening tiller lift rod (B)—this allows ease-of-alignment between tractor lift link (A) and tiller lift rod pin (C).

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1. Close clip of latch (A) around mounting pin (B) on each side of tractor.

2. Install spring locking pin (C), from bag of parts, into holes of each clip latch (A), outside-in, to preventclips from vibrating or bouncing open.

Installing - 7

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1. Move to right side, under tractor footrest—as you rotate

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John Deere OMM141979-J9 Specifications

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for Purchasing This Product

Using Your Operator’s Manual

Special Messages

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Record Identification Numbers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

CAUTION (B)

CAUTION (C)

WARNING (A)

Operate Safely

Wear Appropriate Clothing

Practice Safe Maintenance

PREPARE VEHICLE

Remove Mower Deck

Ballasting Requirements

INSTALLING

Park Vehicle Safely

Setting Depth Control Knob

Move Implement Lift Lever

Put Tiller Frame Rails In Transport Position

Install Tiller On Tractor Rear-Frame Mounting Hardware

Engage Frame Support Rod

Lock Frame Wheels into Storage Position

Disengage Frame Support Rod

Fasten Frame Clip Latches And Install Belt

Fasten Tiller Lift Rod to Tractor Lift Link