Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Thank You for Purchasing This Product; Special Messages
Introduction INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank You for Purchasing This Product 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 sell it....
Page 3 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Record Identification Numbers; Mechanical Tiller
Product Identification PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Mechanical Tiller 30-Inch 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 loc...
Page 4 - TABLE OF 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 - Operate Safely
Safety - 2 SAFETY BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING • Shut off engine and remove key. • Lock brake for park. • Lower or block up machine. Operate Safely • Check vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary. • Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tig...
Page 7 - Practice Safe Maintenance
Safety - 3 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 workingcondition. Keep hardware tight. • Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, a...
Page 8 - PREPARE VEHICLE; Remove Mower Deck; Follow these recommendations to help improve traction:
Prepare Vehicle - 4 PREPARE VEHICLE Prepare Vehicle Remove Mower Deck Tractor mower deck must be removed from before installingtiller. See your tractor operator’s manual or mower deckmanual for removal instructions. Ballasting Requirements All tractors require front wheel weights to be installed whe...
Page 9 - INSTALLING; Park Vehicle Safely; Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope.; Setting Depth Control Knob
Installing - 5 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. • Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP. Setting Depth Control Knob ...
Page 10 - Engage Frame Support Rod; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Maintain a secure grasp
Installing - 6 INSTALLING handle (B) to rotate tiller housing while pulling left frame railupwards to gain clearance to lower frame wheels (C). 2. Unlock locking pin (D) and rotate frame wheel down intoengaged position and make sure locking pin locks intolocking hole. Lock right frame wheel down int...
Page 11 - Disengage Frame Support Rod; Move to right side, under tractor footrest—as you rotate
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 againstmounting...
Page 12 - Adjust Tiller Lift Height
Installing - 8 INSTALLING tiller lift rod (B) upright, align tractor lift link (A) so pin (C) fitsinto hole (D) of lift link (A). 2. Install M13 x 24 x 2.5 mm washer (E), from bag of parts,on lift rod pin (C). 3. Fasten lift rod to lift link with spring locking ring (F), frombag of par ts. Adjust Ti...
Page 13 - REMOVING; Move Implement Lift Lever
Removing - 9 REMOVING Removing 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. • Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP. Move Implement Lift Lever 1. Pull...
Page 14 - Disengage Belt And Unhook Left Clip Latch
Removing - 10 REMOVING Disengage Belt And Unhook Left Clip Latch 1. Move to right side, under tractor footrest—move belttensioning idler lever (A) out of “ENGAGED” position into“DISENGAGED” position (pointing toward front of tractor). 2. Pull and hold tensioning idler (B) towards right framewhile yo...
Page 15 - Lock Frame Wheels Into Engage Position
Removing - 11 REMOVING Lock Frame Wheels Into Engage Position 1. Move to left rear, behind tractor drive wheels—pull andhold out wheel locking pin (A). 2. Swing left wheel assembly (B) down into “ENGAGE”position. Make sure locking pin engages hole in lockingbracket. Repeat for right frame wheel. Dis...
Page 16 - OPERATING; Tilling Tips
Operating - 12 OPERATING Operating Tilling Tips Install correct front and rear tractor weights. See InstallWeights and Chains in Installing the Tiller section. Till with engine at FAST throttle, control ground speed withappropriate transmission speed range. Check tines before you till. Replace missi...
Page 17 - Move Implement to “RAISE” Position
Operating - 13 OPERATING Move Implement to “RAISE” Position 1. First push implement lift lever (A) forward slightly, thendepress and hold down button (B) to unlock lift lever lockingmechanism. 2. Pull lift lever reward out of “LOWER” position, releasebutton (B) and continue to pull lever all-the-way...
Page 18 - Use lift lever to raise tiller as high as it will go.; Operating Tiller; • Pick up objects from tilling area.
Operating - 14 OPERATING 3. Move to right side, below tractor footrest—removespring locking ring (A) and flat washer (B) form lift rod pin(C). 4. Remove lift rod (D) form tractor lift link (E). NOTE: Maximum tilling depth is 150 mm (6-in.)—bottom of shaft to bottom edge of lowest tine. Picture Note:...
Page 19 - Push throttle lever to the FAST position.; Inspecting Or Unplugging Tiller; Safely inspect or unplug tines and shaft area.; Parking Tiller; Place tiller in “TRANSPORT” position as follows:; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stop the engine and
Operating - 15 OPERATING 2. Move to left side of tiller housing—grasp handle (C) toraise tiller housing to remove pressure on transport lockingpin (D) and continue to hold tiller housing stationary whileyou pull transport locking pin (D) out and rotate it forwardinto “LOCK-OUT” position, rolled pin ...
Page 21 - SERVICE; Service Intervals; Move to left rear of tiller frame—loosen nut (F) on the; Hours; Clean under belt shield.
Service - 17 SERVICE Service Service Intervals Checking Belt Tension Picture Note: Tiller removed for clarity purposesonly. 1. Check position of belt tension rod (A): • If rod end is in position (B), against the vertical frame rail (C), the belt is too tight and must be loosened. • If rod end is in ...
Page 22 - Cleaning Under Belt Shield; Clean dir t from sheave and surrounding area.; Lubricating Drive Sheave Bearing
Service - 18 SERVICE Cleaning Under Belt Shield Picture Note: Tiller removed for clarity purposesonly. 1. Move to left side of tiller housing—remove two self-tapping cap screws (A) and belt shield (B). 2. Clean dir t from sheave and surrounding area. 3. Install shield (B) and self-tapping cap screws...
Page 23 - Install Primary Drive Belt
Service - 19 SERVICE 2. Loosen flange lock nut (A) on tensioning idler. Move beltguide (B) away from belt. 3. Loosen top jam nuts (C), one on each side, to tilt guidebolts (D) away from drive sheave. 4. Remove belt. Install Primary Drive Belt 1. Install belt on drive sheave with wide-edge of belt fa...
Page 24 - Install Secondary Drive Belt; CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT work under a
Service - 20 SERVICE 7. Remove secondary belt (K) from tiller drive sheave. Install Secondary Drive Belt 1. Install new secondary drive belt with one twist (A), asshown, to seat “V” of belt in secondary drive sheave (B).DO NOT cross-over belt (forming an “X” pattern) wheninstalling or tiller drive r...
Page 25 - Raise tiller as high as it will go if still on tractor.
Service - 21 SERVICE 2. Raise tiller as high as it will go if still on tractor. NOTE: For ease in replacing tines, you can removetiller from the tractor and turn it completely upsidedown. Put down protective tarp or carpet to protectpaint finish. 3. Put tiller in TRANSPORT position. (See Transportin...
Page 26 - Replacing Shaft Bolts
Service - 22 SERVICE • MiddleTine Sets: Remove lock nuts (A), bolts (B), spacers (C), two left tines (D), and two right tines (E).Remember to install new bolts so heads are to left sideand new lock nuts are to right side. A total of eightspacers are used in these middle tine sets—four in eachset. • ...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Using Troubleshooting Chart; IF
Troubleshooting - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in thischart, see your authorized dealer for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed andyou are still experiencing the problem, see your authori...
Page 28 - STORAGE; Storing Tiller; Replace or repair badly worn or damaged parts.
Storage - 24 STORAGE Storage Storing Tiller 1. Remove tiller from tractor. (See the REMOVINGsection.) 2. Clean tiller with water pressure. 3. Check belts. If necessary, get new belts from yourAuthorized Service Center. DO NOT install the new beltsuntil you take tiller out of storage. 4. Replace or r...
Page 29 - ASSEMBLY; Identify Parts – 30 Inch Mechanical Tiller; Bag of Parts
Assembly - 25 ASSEMBLY Assembly Identify Parts – 30 Inch Mechanical Tiller Bag of Parts M96256 B C D E F G H L I O K J A M96254 M N P Q Qty. Used Part Description Size 1 Handle, Lift (A) 2 Pin, Mounting (B) 1 Sheave, Idler (C) 1 Guide, Belt (D) 2 Bolt, Flange (E) M12 x 1.75 x 50 mm 2 Bolt, Flange (F...
Page 30 - Install Tractor Rear-Frame Hardware
Assembly - 26 ASSEMBLY Install Tractor Rear-Frame Hardware 1. From bag of parts, install one spacer (A) on each M12 x1.75 x 50 mm flange bolt (B). 2. Install spacers and bolts in BOTTOM holes at rear oftractor frame and secure with M12 x 1.75 locknuts (C) oninside of tractor frame. Tighten locknuts ...
Page 31 - Put Tiller Frame Rails In Transport Position
Assembly - 27 ASSEMBLY Put Tiller Frame Rails In Transport Position 1. Pull left frame rail up until locking pin (A) can be lockedinto locking bracket hole. Push down on tiller handle (B) torotate tiller housing while pulling left frame rail up to gainclearance to lower left frame wheel. 2. Unlock l...
Page 32 - Adjust Tiller Lift Rod
Assembly - 28 ASSEMBLY NOTE: Make sure belt guide does not move out ofposition when tightening locknut. 6. Tighten M8 x 1.25 locknut to 40 N•m (354 lb-in.). 7. After tightening, make sure the idler sheave rotatesfreely on the tensioning arm. 8. Pull the belt tight and make sure belt guide does notco...
Page 33 - SPECIFICATIONS; Tiller Specifications; Recommended Lubricants; (Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)
Specifications - 29 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Tiller Specifications Tiller Specifications Dimensions: Cutting Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762 mm (30-in.) Maximum Cutting Depth ...
Page 34 - INDEX
Index - 30 INDEX Index B Ballasting Requirements .........................................4Before Tilling ........................................................12Belt Shield, Cleaning Under .................................18Belt Tension, Checking .........................................17Belt, D...
Page 35 - NOTES
Page 36 - QUALITY STATEMENT; Refer to your operator’s manual
Quality Statement - 32 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...
