John Deere OMGX10742 J9 - Manuals

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Using Your Operator’s Manual; Special Messages

Introduction INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a John DeereProduct We appreciate your business and wish you many years ofsafe and satisfied use of your machine. Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine andshould remain with the machine when you s...

Page 3 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Record Identification Numbers

Product Identification PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers 42-Inch Snowblower Serial No. (010001-) If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center forinformation on servicing, always provide the product modeland serial number. You will need to locate the m...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents

Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 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© 1999 Deere & Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial and C...

Page 5 - SAFETY; Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

Safety - 1 SAFETY Safety Understanding The Machine Safety Labels The machine safety labels shown in this section are placedin important areas on your machine to draw attention topotential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER,WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-a...

Page 6 - Parking Safely

Safety - 2 SAFETY before you operate. • Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Keep childrenindoors when blowing snow. Turn the machine off if anyoneenters the area. • If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you ...

Page 7 - Avoid Injury from Moving Parts

Safety - 3 SAFETY Avoid Injury from Moving Parts • Keep hands, feet and clothing away from snowblower and discharge chute when auger is turning. • Stop auger when you are not throwing snow. • Stop vehicle engine before you unplug, repair, or adjust snowblower. Avoid Injury from Hitting Obstructions ...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; Identify Parts

Assembly - 4 ASSEMBLY Assembly Identify Parts A - Snowblower Assembly B - Mounting Frame Assembly C - Discharge Chute Assembly D - Clutch Link Rod E - Lift Handle F - Chute Control Support Rod G - Chute Control Rod H - Left-Hand Mounting Angle I - Right-Hand Mounting Angle J - Lift Spring Anchor Bra...

Page 9 - Assembling Snowblower; Tractors with V-Twin engines and 46-Inch mower

Assembly - 5 ASSEMBLY Assembling Snowblower 1. Raise the rear of the snowblower and slide the lifthandle (A) under the channel bracket (B). 2. Place spacer shims (C) inside the rear of the mountingchannel with the short end toward the front of thesnowblower and align holes. 3. Slide mounting frame (...

Page 10 - Assemble Discharge Chute to Auger Housing; Make sure discharge chute is lubricated. (See

Assembly - 6 ASSEMBLY Assemble Discharge Chute to Auger Housing 1. Loosen 3/8-Inch nut and lock washer (A) that holdschute control cable assembly to the auger housing andmove cable down away from anchor mounts. 2. Insert 5/16 x 3/4-Inch carriage bolt (B) through one ofthe holes in the stack (C) of t...

Page 11 - If rotation difficulty continues use a screwdriver to pry

Assembly - 7 ASSEMBLY • If rotation difficulty continues use a screwdriver to pry out carefully on all three of the chute clips to obtain a 1/16 to 1/8-Inch gap between base (L) and chute clips (M)or until chute rotates freely.

Page 12 - Preparing Vehicle - 8; PREPARING VEHICLE; Install Tractor Weights and Chains; Rear Wheel Weights - Kit Part Number BG10189; Check Tire Pressure; Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.; Check Tractor Engine Oil and Battery; Front Tire

Preparing Vehicle - 8 PREPARING VEHICLE Preparing Vehicle Install Tractor Weights and Chains NOTE: Before you attach snowblower, REMOVEMOWER DECK from tractor. (See Removing andStoring Mower section in your Tractor Operator’sManual.) Rear Wheel Weights and Rear Tire Chains arerecommended for stabili...

Page 13 - Preparing Vehicle - 9; Install Mounting Angles; Lock the nut in place with two wrenches.; Install Clutch Link Rod to Tractor

Preparing Vehicle - 9 PREPARING VEHICLE Install Mounting Angles 1. Assemble 1/2-Inch standard nut (A) onto 1/2 x 2-Inchhex bolt (B) and run it down to the end of the treads. 2. Lock the nut in place with two wrenches. 3. At the rear end of one mounting angle (C) insert 1/2 x 2-Inch bolt into hole. 4...

Page 14 - Preparing Vehicle - 10; Install Reflective Tape

Preparing Vehicle - 10 PREPARING VEHICLE cotter pin (E). 4. Temporarily lay adjustable end of clutch link rod on topof the left side mounting angles until you are ready toattach to the snowblower. Install Reflective Tape Apply two reflectors (A), one on each side of rear hitchplate and a minimum of ...

Page 15 - INSTALLING; Place Tractor Over Snowblower Frame

Installing - 11 INSTALLING Installing Place Tractor Over Snowblower Frame 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SafetySection). 2. Move the tractor mower lift handle to the raised position. 3. Position snowblower directly in front of the tractor. 4. Roll tractor forward until right fron...

Page 16 - Attach Lower Mounting Frame to Tractor; Remove the lift handle from under the snowblower.; Set Lower V-Belt Tension

Installing - 12 INSTALLING 4. Move belt guide (E) and roll upper V-belt around tractorengine drive pulley (F). Attach Lower Mounting Frame to Tractor 1. Move snowblower lift bar forward to the loweredposition. 2. Slide snowblower lift handle under rear of lowermounting frame and lift up to raise fro...

Page 17 - Install Lift Handle; Tighten chute control support bolt into hole in post.

Installing - 13 INSTALLING Install Lift Handle 1. Slide the lift handle (A) over the end of the lift bar (B)with the grip offset toward the operator’s position of thetractor. 2. Adjust lift height. Install Lift Assist Springs 1. Pull lift handle back to place snowblower in the raisedposition. 2. Thr...

Page 18 - REMOVING; Removing Snowblower

Removing - 14 REMOVING Removing Removing Snowblower NOTE: Store all hair cotter pins and clevis pins insnowblower assembly for storage. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SafetySection). 2. Loosen chute control suppor t bolt (A) then remove chutecontrol support and chute control rod ...

Page 19 - Roll tractor backward off of the snowblower.; CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the snowblower

Removing - 15 REMOVING 8. Roll tractor forward carefully until rear of upper mountingframe (I) can be lowered from 1/2 x 2-Inch bolts (J) inmounting angles. 9. Roll tractor backward off of the snowblower. 10.Remove both left hand and right hand mounting angles(K) from tractor. Replace hardware (L) i...

Page 20 - OPERATING; Before Operating Snowblower; B - Snow Deflector Control Handle; Snowblowing Tips

Operating - 16 OPERATING Operating Before Operating Snowblower • Learn all controls and how they work. Read your Tractor's Operator Manual, if necessary. • STOP engine. • LOCK park brake. • Remove key. • Make operating adjustments as necessary. • Tighten loose hardware. Daily Operating Checklist Che...

Page 21 - Raising and Lowering Snowblower; The distance snow will be discharged can be adjusted by

Operating - 17 OPERATING 3. Pull back on attachment clutch lever (A) to DISENGAGEauger. 4. Lower snowblower to ground. 5. STOP engine. 6. LOCK park brake (B). 7. Remove key (C). Raising and Lowering Snowblower To RAISE snowblower: Pull lift handle (A) all the way back. To LOWER snowblower: Push lift...

Page 22 - Adjusting Lift Height; RIGHT to INCREASE lift height; Adjusting Lift Assist Springs; To decrease scraping action when snowblower is

Operating - 18 OPERATING moving the snow deflector (A). To increase distance snow is discharged, pull down onsnow deflector control handle (B) and lock in position. Adjusting Lift Height 1. Place snowblower on ground level. 2. Loosen jam nut (A) and turn lift height adjustment bolt(B): • RIGHT to IN...

Page 23 - Adjusting Skid Shoes; Before making adjustment:

Operating - 19 OPERATING used on rough surfaces, increase tension on lift assistspring by removing hair cotter pin and pulling severallinks up through hole in spring anchor bracket andreplacing hair cotter pin. 3. Adjust chain and toggles evenly. Adjusting Skid Shoes The skid shoe mounted on each si...

Page 24 - Operating Snowblower; Move snow deflector to desired discharge distance.; Transporting; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Thrown objects can be

Operating - 20 OPERATING 1. STOP tractor. 2. Pull back on attachment clutch lever (A) toDISENGAGE. 3. STOP the engine. 4. LOCK the park brake (B). 5. Remove the key (C). 6. Wait for auger to STOP. 7. Lower snowblower to the ground. 8. Remove spark plug wires. 9. Remove lift handle (D) and use it to ...

Page 25 - Trailer must have lights and signs required by law.

Operating - 21 OPERATING 2. LOWER snowblower to trailer deck. 3. STOP engine. 4. LOCK park brake. 5. Fasten tractor and snowblower to deck with straps,chains, or cables. 6. Trailer must have lights and signs required by law.

Page 26 - Replacement Parts - 22; REPLACEMENT PARTS; Service Literature; All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer.; Parts; ITEM; Skid Shoes

Replacement Parts - 22 REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts Service Literature If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or TechnicalManual for this machine call: • U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448. • All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer. Parts WE RECOMMEND quality parts and lubricants, ava...

Page 27 - SERVICE; Service Intervals; Before Each Use

Service - 23 SERVICE Service Service Intervals Lubricants The following lubricants are preferred: • Light Machine Oil (SAE30 API-S6) • General Purpose Grease • WD-40 or equal Lubricate Lift Bars Lubricate lift bars (A) with Light Machine Oil (SAE30APIS6). Lubricate Vertical Jack Shaft Lubricate vert...

Page 28 - Lubricate Auger; discharge chute drive tube by turning chute control rod.; Chute Control Cable Hook-Up; Replacing Upper V-Belt; • Turn the snowblower off.

Service - 24 SERVICE Lubricate Auger Lubricate auger bearings (A), auger tubes (B), anddischarge fan (C) with General Purpose Grease. Lubricate Discharge Chute Lubricate discharge chute (A) with WD-40 or equivalent. Adjusting Discharge Chute Drive Tube If discharge chute will not hold its position a...

Page 29 - Replacing Lower V-Belt

Service - 25 SERVICE 4. Check belt routing. Make sure that upper V-belt is routedINSIDE the clutch idler pulley (A) and three belt guides (B). 5. Reassemble snowblower to the tractor. Replacing Lower V-Belt NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the snowblowerfor this procedure. The snowblower was remo...

Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Using Troubleshooting Chart; IF

Troubleshooting - 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in thischart, see your authorized service center dealer for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed andyou are still experiencing the problem, s...

Page 32 - STORAGE; Storing Snowblower

Storage - 28 STORAGE Storage Storing Snowblower Remove snowblower from tractor. Clean the snowblower with standard garden hose. Check V-belts, snow auger chain, scraper blade, and skidshoes and replace if worn. Do not install new belts until youtake snowblower out of storage. If possible, store snow...

Page 33 - INDEX

Index - 29 INDEX Index A Angles, Install Mounting ........................................9Auger, Lubricate ...................................................24 B Battery, Check Tractor Engine Oil and ...................8Bell Crank, Install Clutch Link Rod to Clutch .....12Belt, Install Upper ........

Page 35 - QUALITY STATEMENT; Refer to your operator’s manual

Quality Statement - 31 QUALITY STATEMENT Quality Statement Your product, designed and built by John Deere, is morethan just a purchase, it’s an investment in quality. Thatquality goes beyond our equipment to your dealer’s partsand service support. That’s why John Deere has initiated a process to han...