Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Using Your Operator’s Manual; CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text
Introduction 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. Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when yo...
Page 3 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Product Compatibility
Product Identification 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 provid...
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© 2002 Deere & Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial and C...
Page 5 - SAFETY; Understanding the Machine Safety Labels; Wear Appropriate Clothing
Safety - 1 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 u...
Page 6 - Parking Safely; Before you remove or install the cultivator:
Safety - 2 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 mac...
Page 7 - INSTALLING; Preparing the Machine; Required Equipment; Check tire pressure before operating machine.; Installing Ballast; CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the attachment is
Installing - 3 INSTALLING Installing Preparing the Machine NOTE: Read and complete the Assembly section at the back of this operator’s manual if installing the attachment for the first time. Required Equipment • Three-point hitch Recommend Equipment • Bar (lug) tires or tire chains Machine Setup • C...
Page 8 - CAUTION: Avoid injury! Exhaust fumes can
Installing - 4 INSTALLING MX13268 5. Tighten the stabilizer chains (I and J) to prevent side sway of the cultivator during operation. 6. Star t the machine, and raise the 3-point hitch. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If it is necessary to run the engine in an enc...
Page 9 - REMOVING; Removing the Cultivator; Remove any added ballast from machine.
Removing - 5 REMOVING Removing Removing the Cultivator 1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.) 2. Lower the cultivator to the ground. MX13247 3. Remove the quick-lock pin (A), link pin (B), and disconnect the center link (C). 4. Install the link pin (B) and quick-lock pin...
Page 10 - OPERATING; Using Cultivator
Operating - 6 OPERATING Operating Using Cultivator The most common uses for a cultivator: 1. Weed control in emerging gardens: • Straddle row cultivation: By straddling the cultivator over the plant row, weeds on each side of the row of plants can be dislodged. • Between row cultivation: Using the f...
Page 11 - Leveling the Cultivator
Operating - 7 OPERATING NOTE: Two extra sets of spring tine mounting hardware are included with the cultivator. This hardware is needed when the spring tines at position (A) are moved to another set of open mounting holes in the frame. MX13266 3. Remove and/or locate the spring tine(s) to any open m...
Page 12 - Replacement Parts - 8; REPLACEMENT PARTS; Service Literature; All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer.; Replacement Parts; Item; Spring Tine
Replacement Parts - 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts Service Literature If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this machine call: • U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448. • All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer. Replacement Parts We recommend John Deere quality pa...
Page 13 - SERVICE; Replacing Spring Tines; Remove the cultivator from the machine.
Service - 9 SERVICE Service Replacing Spring Tines 1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.) 2. Remove the cultivator from the machine. 3. Turn the cultivator upside-down. MX13258 4. Remove the nut (A), lockwasher (B), 1/2 x 1-3/4 x 3/8 in. washer (C), flat washer (D) and c...
Page 14 - STORAGE; Storing Cultivator Safely; Apply paint to exposed areas to prevent rust.
Storage - 10 STORAGE Storage Storing Cultivator Safely 1. Remove cultivator from the machine. 2. Thoroughly clean the cultivator with soapy water and brush, or use high-pressure washer. 3. Check the cultivator for worn or damaged parts. Replace parts as needed. 4. Tighten loose hardware. 5. Apply pa...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLY; Identify Parts; Description
Assembly - 11 ASSEMBLY Assembly Identify Parts MX13245a Assemble Frame MX13270 1. Assemble lower link pins (A) to A-frame halves (B) using supplied hardware. NOTE: To allow for alignment and installation of components, do not tighten hardware completely until instructed to do so. MX13271 2. Attach A...
Page 16 - Install Spring Tines
Assembly - 12 ASSEMBLY MX13251 Picture Note: Left side shown. 4. Install the frame angle (G) on the A-frame, placing the third slotted hole in the frame angle over the elongated hole in the A-frame. Secure using one 1/2 x 1-3/4 in. capscrew (H), 1/2 in. flat washer (I), 1/2 in. lockwasher and 1/2 in...
Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS; Cultivator
Specifications - 14 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Cultivator Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17 m W x 76 cm L x 65 cm H (46 in. W x 30 in. L x 25.5 in. H) Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 19 - INDEX
Index - 15 INDEX Index B Ballast, Installing .............................................................. 3 C Clothing, Appropriate ........................................................ 1 Cultivator Storage ........................................................... 11 Cultivator to Machine, At...
Page 20 - John Deere Quality Statement - 16; JOHN DEERE QUALITY STATEMENT; John Deere Quality; Refer to your operator’s manual; The name of the dealer with whom you’ve been working.
John Deere Quality Statement - 16 JOHN DEERE QUALITY STATEMENT John Deere Quality Statement John Deere Quality MIF John Deere equipment is more than just a purchase it’s an investment in quality. That quality goes beyond our equipment to your John Deere Dealer’s parts and service support. This suppo...
