JOHN DEERE M47290 (01) PDF Document

The steps for installing the rear lift kit for the JOHN DEERE M47290 are as follows:

1. Place pivot plate brackets in vise and, using self-tapping screw thread holes in brackets, position pivot plate brackets inside hitch plate.

2. Position lift stop plate outside of hitch plate with swivel offset to left side of hitch plate.

3. Fasten with 3/8 x 1-1/4-inch self-tapping screws. Do not fully tighten until adjusting screw is installed.

4. Install 3/8 x 5-inch adjusting screw into pivot plate swivel and turn into threaded swivel on lift stop plate.

5. After aligning pivot plate and lift stop plate to allow adjusting screw to turn freely, tighten self-tapping screws.

6. Turn 3/8-inch nut on adjusting screw. Turn handwheel on adjusting screw and tighten nut against handwheel.

7. Install slotted end of lift link to tractor lift arm with 3/8 x 1-1/4-inch drilled pin and 1/8 x 3/4-inch cotter pin. Use flat washers on each side of lift link.

8. Connect lift link to pivot plate with 3/8 x 1-1/4-inch drilled pin and 1/8 x 3/4-inch cotter pin. Install drilled pin with head toward left-hand side of tractor to avoid interference with helper spring bracket if helper spring is installed.

Lubricate pivot plate grease fitting with multi-purpose grease using a hand grease gun or John Deere Pisto-Luber (AM31300) available at your dealer.

The instructions for installing mounting ferrules are as follows:

1. Install mounting ferrules on each side of tractor hitch plate with 1/2 x 1-1/2-inch bolts in bottom holes. Use flat washer between bolt head and ferrule and lock washers with nut. Leave slightly loose and tighten up after attachment has been installed to aid in lining up lock pins.

The steps for installing the integral hitch are:

1. Lock spring loaded pins in extracted position. Slip hitch over mounting ferrules and pivot hitch into position shown. Release spring loaded pins.

2. Connect lift link to hitch with drilled pin and 1/8 x 3/4-inch cotter pin.

3. Connect lift link to pivot plate with drilled pin and spring locking pin.

The lift lever is used to raise and lower the integral hitch.

Adjust height of hitch by turning the handwheel in or out to desired setting depending on tool being used. The hitch can be held in the raised position for transport by turning the handwheel all the way out (counterclockwise).

To avoid difficult steering when pulling implements having a heavy draft, loosen cap screws “A” to allow implements to “sway” on the hitch. For rigid mounting of implements, tighten cap screws evenly to align implement in a straight line of draft.

Use tractor front end weight or front wheel weights when working with rear mounted tools to aid in steering and provide stability of the tractor.

Be careful tractor does not upset when operating with rear mounted tools, especially when working on hillsides. Always back up a steep incline and work downhill.