John Deere

OMM144872

Issue L0

Tractor Trunk

2-Cubic Foot

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Preparing Vehicle

Ballasting Requirements

Using Your Tractor Trunk for Rear Ballast

Installing Mounting Bolts (LT Lawn Tractors)

Installing Anchor to Tractor Frame (STX's, LX277-AWS, 325, 345, and GT Series Tractors Only)

Installing

Removing

Operating

Troubleshooting

Assembly

Specifications

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Preparing Vehicle

Ballasting Requirements

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To maintain steering control and stability, always use the recommended ballast when using the tractor trunk.

For front end ballast on SST Tractors

ˇ mid-mount mower and one suitcase weight must be installed when using the tractor trunk.

For front end ballast on all other tractors

ˇ mid-mount mower or

ˇ front attachment or

ˇ two front suitcase weights or two front wheel weights must be installed when using the tractor trunk.

Using Your Tractor Trunk for Rear Ballast

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not fill tractor trunk beyond capacities listed below when using as rear ballast.

Exceeding recommended ballast can cause damage to machine transmission. Wheel slippage helps prevent damage to the transmission. The heavier the ballast load, the less the wheels slip, causing the transmission to fail.


Use the following recommendations to determine proper ballast for your machine:

SST LAWN TRACTORS:

Hydro Transmission

45 kg (100 lb) Maximum


STX LAWN TRACTORS:

Gear Transmission or Hydro Transmission

36 kg (80 lb) Maximum


LT LAWN TRACTORS:

Gear Transmission

Hydro Transmission

23 kg (50 lb) Maximum

36 kg (80 lb) Maximum


LX LAWN TRACTORS:

Gear Transmission or Hydro Transmission

45 kg (100 lb) Maximum


GT SERIES AND 325, 345 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS:

Gear Transmission or Hydro Transmission

68 kg (150 lb) Maximum


Installing Mounting Bolts (LT Lawn Tractors)

NOTE: Bolt assembly can be found in bag of parts. Wheels can be removed for easier installation.


M88506

1. Locate the upper hole (A) on both sides at rear of tractor frame.


M88507

2. Install M10x40 bolt (B), flat washer (C) and spacer (D) from the outside and secure with M10 nut (E) on inside of tractor frame. Install on both sides of frame.

Installing Anchor to Tractor Frame (STX's, LX277-AWS, 325, 345, and GT Series Tractors Only)

Parts In Tractor Trunk Mounting Kit (BM19211) Include:

M88515

A

Flat Anchor Stabilizer

B

Welded Anchor

2

5/16x1.00 in. Carriage Bolts

2

5/16 in. Flange Nuts

2

3/4x3/4 in. Drilled Pins

2

Spring Locking Pins

2

Flat Washers


On STX Models:


MIF

1. Lift seat and unfasten the battery rubber strap.

2. Install the flat anchor stabilizer (A) from the rear of the tractor up through the seat battery hole and place the support behind the tractor frame.

3. Align the small holes and fasten the welded anchor (B) to the flat support (A) using two 5/16x1.00 in. bolts (C) and two 5/16 in. flange nuts (D). Do not tighten at this time.

ˇ Nuts are tightened after installing the support frame.

4. Fasten battery rubber strap and lower seat.

On LX277-AWS Model:


MX0340

1. Install two 5/16x1.00 in. bolts from inside tractor frame and install two flat washers (D).


MX0342

2. Install welded anchor (E) and two 5/16 in. flange nuts (F). Do not tighten at this time. Tighten nuts installing the support frame.

On 325, 345, and GT Models

M88519

1. Install two 3/4x3/4 in. drilled pins (G) from inside tractor frame into large holes.

2. Attach welded anchor (H) with two spring locking pins (I).