John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 8)

Prepare Vehicle - 4
PREPARE VEHICLE
Prepare Vehicle
Remove Mower Deck
Tractor mower 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.