OMM137705

Issue C9

Snowblower

for 4200, 4300, 4400 and 790 Compact Utility Tractors 59-Inch

Serial No. (070001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Preparing Vehicle

Preparing the Tractor

Tractor Ballasting Requirements

Check Tractor Tire Pressure

Installing

Removing

Operating Machine

Service Machine Safely

Service

Troubleshooting

Storing Attachments

Assembly

Specifications

John Deere Service Literature

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Preparing Vehicle

Preparing the Tractor

Tractor Requirements

Tractor must be equipped with the following options to complete installation of the snowblower:

· BM19575 Front Hitch Kit (4000 series tractors).

· BM16855 Front Hitch Kit (790 series tractor).

· BM19576 Mid Drive Shaft (4000 series tractors).

· BM16856 Front PTO Kit (790 series tractor).

· BM19997 Orifice Kit (790 series tractor).

· Mid PTO Gear Kit.

· Dual Selective Control Valve.

· Rear Wheel Ballast required.

· Must have tires set in the narrow position. Even in this position, some tire widths may exceed snowblower width.

Tractor Ballasting Requirements

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help avoid personal injury or machine damage. Proper ballast is required for safe operation of snowblower and tractor.

Choose one of three ballast methods:

1. Install maximum rear wheel weights.

2. Fill rear tires to approximately 75% full with calcium chloride-water solution.

3. Fill ballast box with sand.

NOTE: See your tractor operator's manual or your John Deere dealer for more information on rear ballast.

Check Tractor Tire Pressure

MIF

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: · DO NOT attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. · Always maintain the correct tire pressure. DO NOT inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. · When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. · Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

1. Check tractor tires for damage.

2. Check tractor tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Refer to Service-Miscellaneous section in the tractor operator's manual for proper tire pressure information.