John Deere OMM147682-B2 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

JOHN DEERE

WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER

EQUIPMENT DIVISION

M147682
B2

Cultivator

One Row

OMM147682 B2

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

North American Version

Litho in U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product

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

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text

highlight potential hazards or death to the
operator or bystanders that may occur if the
hazards or procedures are ignored.

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 this machine.

If you have an attachment, use the safety and operating
information in the attachment operator’s manual along with
the machine operator’s manual to operate the attachment
safely and correctly.

This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be
available in other languages (see your John Deere Dealer
to order).

Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific
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 servicing 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 (------), the item
referred to is hidden from view.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to 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 or
service of the machine.

Before delivering this machine, your John Deere Dealer
performed a predelivery inspection to ensure best
performance.

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 information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.

Introduction

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Identification

Product Compatibility

This cultivator is compatible with tractors, 18.6 kW (25 hp)
and under, equipped with a limited Category 1, rear 3-point
hitch.

Record Purchase Information

Record your purchase information in the spaces provided
below.

MX13247

DATE OF PURCHASE:
_________________________________________
DEALER NAME:
_________________________________________
DEALER PHONE:
_________________________________________

Product Identification

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

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

Installing .................................................................................................................................................................................3

Removing ...............................................................................................................................................................................5

Operating................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................................................8

Service ...................................................................................................................................................................................9

Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................10

Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................................11

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................14

Index..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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.

COPYRIGHT© 2002

Deere & Co.

John Deere Worldwide Commercial and

Consumer Equipment Division

All rights reserved

Previous Editions

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Table of Contents

OMM147682 B2 - English

SAFETY

Safety

Understanding the Machine Safety Labels

Safety-Alert Symbol

The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed
in important 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. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.

The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety
alert symbol.

Practice Safe Maintenance

MIF

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

Before you service, adjust, clean or inspect the attachment:

• Stop the machine engine.

WARNING

MX13350, M133767

To avoid injury, read the operator’s manual. Never carry
riders. Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.

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

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

• Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
its function and safety.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

MIF

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

• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

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SAFETY

shields when operating the machine.

• Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing;
wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.

• Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing
the machine. Safe servicing requires your full attention.

Parking Safely

1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Disengage Power Take-Off (PTO).

3. Lower attachments to the ground.

4. Lock the park brake.

5. Stop the engine.

6. Remove the key.

7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you
leave the operator’s seat.

8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the
spark plug wire (for gasoline engines) before servicing the
machine.

in the Operator’s Manual for the machine and on the safety
signs on the equipment before starting.

Before you remove or install the cultivator:

1. Stop the machine.

2. Disengage the PTO.

3. Stop the engine.

Before you back up:

1. Stop the machine.

2. Look behind the machine for children.

Operating Machine Safely

• Check machine brake action before 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 in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.

• Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine
properly maintained and in good working order.

• Keep children away from working area.

• 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

attachment or machine.

• Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.

• Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

Operating Cultivator Safely

Read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual,

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