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Model List:
- Thatcher For X700 Series Tractor
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Special Messages
- 1.4. Attachments for Your Machine
- 2. Product Identification
- 2.1. Product Compatibility
- 2.2. Record Identification Numbers
- 2.3. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- 2.4. CAUTION
- 2.5. Operating Safely
- 2.6. Parking Safely
- 2.7. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 2.8. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 3. Preparing Vehicle
- 3.1. Check Tire Pressure
- 3.2. Install Lift Lock Extension
- 4. Assembly
- 4.1. Parts Required
- 4.2. Identify Parts Main Frame
- 4.2.1. Box of Parts
- 4.2.2. Bag of Parts
- 4.3. Identify Parts Frame Extension
- 4.3.1. Box of Parts
- 4.3.2. Bag of Parts
- 4.4. Identify Parts Mounting Bracket and Lift Lever
- 4.4.1. Box of Parts
- 4.4.2. Bag of Parts
- 4.5. Assemble Thatcher Main Frame
- 4.5.1. For 38 in. and 54 in. Configurations
- 4.5.2. For 46 in. Configuration
- 4.6. and 54 Inch Thatcher Assemble Frame Extensions
- 4.7. Attach Mounting Frame and Lift Lever Bracket
- 4.8. Assemble Lift Lever Components
- 5. Installing
- 5.1. Attaching Thatcher
- 5.2. Installing Lift Lever
- 5.3. Installing Lift Assist Springs
- 5.3.1. Machine Without Weights
- 5.3.2. Machine With Weights
- 6. Removing
- 6.1. Removing Lift Assist Springs
- 6.1.1. Machine Without Weights
- 6.1.2. Machine With Weights
- 6.2. Removing Lift Lever
- 6.3. Removing Thatcher
- 7. Operating
- 7.1. What is Thatch
- 7.2. Main Cause of Thatch
- 7.3. When to Use Thatcher
- 7.4. Using Thatcher to Seed
- 7.5. Using Lift Handle
- 7.6. Adjusting Gauge Wheels
- 7.7. Adjusting Tine Action
- 7.7.1. Thatching
- 7.7.2. Seeding
- 7.8. Leveling Thatcher
- 7.9. Centering Thatcher
- 7.10. Checking Thatcher Tines and Rods
- 7.11. Transporting Thatcher
- 8. Replacement Parts
- 8.1. Service Literature
- 8.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 8.2. Part Numbers
- 9. Service
- 9.1. Replacing Tines
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 10.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 10.2. Troubleshooting Thatcher
- 11. Storage
- 11.1. Storing Thatcher
- 11.1.1. Before placing thatcher in storage
- 12. Specifications
- 12.1. Inch Thatcher
- 12.1.1. Gauge Wheel
- 12.2. Inch Thatcher
- 12.2.1. Gauge Wheel
- 12.3. Inch Thatcher
- 12.3.1. Gauge Wheel
- 13. Getting Quality Service
- 13.1. John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
- 14. Table of Contents






