John Deere 1982 850

[Norm Wampler]

I just recently got a 1982 John Deere 850. Have a couple questions: There is a little lever under the seat, does anyone know what it is for? And does anyone know if I can move the rear tires and wheels from right to left? It now just seems like it is kind of narrow. I would like a wider stance. Please let me know, thanks, Norm

 

[Tx Jim]

Yes one can relocate tires from one side to the other for a wider tire setting.

 

[Dan in North Houston]

If the wheel centers are dished in, you can reverse them to get more width also.
The short little lever under the seat controls the rate of drop of the hitch. If you close the round handwheel it will lock the three point arms in position.

 

[buickanddeere]

Sounds like the original owners were slobs and lost the operator's manual. The good news is that a call to 1-800-522-7448 will obtain another.
There is so a parts list on the JD an site