John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 11)

Installing - 7
INSTALLING
Disengage Frame Support Rod
1. Move to left side, under tractor footrest—hold lift handle
(B) down.
2. Pivot support rod (C) down 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
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 prevent clips from
vibrating or bouncing open.
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).
1. Move to right side, under tractor footrest—as you rotate
c
CAUTION: 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.
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A
B
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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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