OMM141979 J9 J9 Mechanical Tiller 30-Inch OPERATOR’S MANUAL North American Version Litho in U.S.A. INTRODUCTION Thank You for Purchasing This 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 you sell it. Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in

. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 in. (152 mm) 0.138 in. (10 gauge) (3.5 mm) 0.177 in. (7 gauge) (4.5 mm) 0.25 in. (6 mm) Continuous, greaseable, steel forgings for a lifetime of trouble-free use 1 in. diameter full length 5,650 lb. (2568 kg) Constant-velocity Category 5 splined telescoping profiles* Category 5 splined telescoping profiles* No-seize self-adjusting slip clutches No-seize self-adjusting slip clutches 4 240 hp (peak) 160 hp (continuous) 160 hp (peak) 120 hp (continuous) 160 hp (peak) 120 h

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 in. diameter full length Approximate Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,710 lb. (3050 kg) Drivelines: Driveline Size: Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant-velocity Category 5 tubular telescoping profiles Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category 5 tubular telescoping profiles Driveline Protection: Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No-se

(570 mm) for tight turn capability Stays vertical while raising and lowering 110 in. (2800 mm) at wing wheels 80 in. (2030 mm) 183 in. (4726 mm) 194 in. (4932 mm) Deck Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy-to-clean, dome-shaped top deck “Double Decker” design for superior strength and attractive appearance, deck dents don’t show Deck Thickness: Upper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.118 in. (11 gauge) (3.0 mm) Lower . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Front and Safety Shielding is strongly recommended for deflecting objects when cutters are used in a populated area or when additional safety precautions are needed. (Refer to Operator’s Manual for owner’s responsibility and detailed safety procedures.) The HX15, CX15, HX20 and CX20 are 15-ft. and 20-ft., 3-section flex-wing rotary cutters suited for applications ranging from pasture maintenance and/or crop shredding to intensive, high-hour, commercial roadside mowing. THE HEAVY-DUTY HX

The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. COPYRIGHT© 2007 Deere & Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division All rights reserved Previous Editions COPYRIGHT© 2004, 2005, 2006 North American Version Litho in U.S.A. INTRODUCTION Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual Read this entire operator’s manual, especially the safety information, before operating. This manual is an important part of your machine. Keep all manuals in a convenient location s