A Message to Our Customers

We appreciate the confidence placed in us by your purchase of this machine. Before this machine was brought to market, countless hours were spent designing and testing to ensure that its performance would be at the highest level. To achieve maximum performance, it is imperative this machine be operated in accordance with the procedures outlined in this manual.

REFER TO YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER'S PREDELIVERY INSTRUCTION FOR ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY INFORMATION.

Information in this manual is divided into sections. These sections are identified at the top of each page. Specific information within each section is organized into blocks.

These blocks are encased in boxes with principle blocks identified with a heading at the top left side of the box. Two-part page numbers identify both the section and page of that section.

By reviewing this manual often, one will quickly learn which section to go to for specific information. For instance, machine adjustments would be found in the Operating the Machine section, lubrication intervals in the Lubrication section, opener maintenance in the Service section, etc. A detailed Table of Contents is found in the front of the manual, and an Index is provided at the back of the manual.

Thanks again for purchasing this machine.

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