Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
TM1284 covers four John Deere mower-conditioner models, 1207 through 1219, in one 232-page factory book, so a single John Deere 1209 technical manual PDF download serves whichever of the four sits in your barn. Diagnosing-malfunctions charts trace the power train, hydraulic system, and cutting components from symptom to cause, and the double windrow attachment takes nearly a fifth of the book, electrohydraulic valves and table shift cylinder included. Knife work runs from sharpening knife sections to replacing riveted or bolt-on ones, with dimensioned drawings so you can fabricate the stake nut wrench yourself. Set roll clearance at 0.254 to 0.635 mm (0.010 to 0.025 in.) and hold bevel gear backlash between 0.102 and 0.305 mm before closing up the roll drive gear case. Time the rolls at the timing-plate marks and keep the canvas tracking square to the table frame, since letting it rub the frame chews up the canvas over time. Bookmarked, crisp, print-ready pages; buy it once and it stays with this machine for good.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 5-26 | Safety, Specifications and Torques, General Information and Tractor Hookup |
| Power Train - Reel, PTO Hookup and Slip Clutch | 27-74 | Diagnosing Malfunctions, Reel, Tooth Bar, PTO Hookup, Slip Clutch |
| Power Train - Main Drive and Roll Drive Gear Case, Roll and Roll Drives | 75-120 | Main Drive and Roll Drive Gear Case, Roll Drive Shaft, Bevel Gears, Roll and Roll Drives, Conditioner Rolls, Timing Rolls |
| Hydraulic System | 121-140 | Diagnosing Malfunctions, Lift Cylinders, Tongue Positioning Cylinder |
| Cutting Components - Knife Drive Case | 141-160 | Diagnosing Malfunctions, Knife Drive Case, Wobble Shaft, Knife Drive Belt |
| Cutting Components - Cutterbars and Knives | 161-180 | Cutterbars, Knife Guards, Hold-Downs, Knives, Knife Sections |
| Special Tools | 181-186 | Purchased Tools, Fabricated Tools, Stake Nut Wrench, Shim |
| Double Windrow Attachment - Electrical System and Hydraulic Motor | 187-194 | Electrical System, Weather Pack Connector, Hydraulic Motor |
| Double Windrow Attachment - Electrohydraulic Valves and Table Shift Cylinder | 195-210 | Electrohydraulic Valves, Hydraulic Diagram, Valve Modules, Table Shift Cylinder, Bruning and Cessna Cylinders |
| Double Windrow Attachment - Rolls and Troubleshooting | 211-232 | Rolls, Canvas Tension, Canvas Motor, Troubleshooting |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Conditioner rolls diameter | 210 mm (8-3/8 in.) | p. 15 |
| Conditioner rolls length | 2 175 mm (85-5/8 in.) | p. 15 |
| Input Shaft Rolling Torque | 1.13 to 2.03 N·m (10 to 18 lb-in.) | p. 75 |
| Bevel Gears Backlash | 0.102 to 0.305 mm (0.004 to 0.012 in.) | p. 75 |
| Roll Clearance | 0.254 to 0.635 mm (0.010 to 0.025-in.) | p. 99 |
| Roll Clearance maximum | 5.56 mm (0.219-in.) | p. 99 |
| Gear case mounting bolts torque | 244 N·m (180 lb-ft) | p. 160 |
| Knife head clamp bolt and nut torque | 217 N·m (160 lb-ft) | p. 163 |
| Knife section to hold-down or guard clearance | 0.13 to 0.38 mm (0.005 to 0.015 in.) | p. 165 |
| Double guard mounting bolts torque | 68 N·m (50 lb-ft) | p. 165 |
| Non-clog double guard mounting bolts torque | 68 N·m (50 lb-ft) | p. 167 |




















