Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator?s Manual
1.3 Special Messages
1.4 Attachments for Your Machine
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels?Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.3 DANGER
4.4 WARNING
4.5 DANGER
4.6 HOT SURFACE
4.7 CAUTION
4.8 WARNING
4.9 Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
5 Safety Labels?No Text
5.1 Safety Label Location
5.2 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
5.3 Read Operator?s Manual
5.4 Keep Children Away From Mower
5.5 Avoid Injury From Tipping
5.6 Hot Surface
5.7 Avoid Injury from Battery Gases and Acid
5.8 Prevent Equipment Fires
5.9 Avoid Injury From PTO
6 Safety
6.1 Operating Safely
6.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
6.3 Checking Mowing Area
6.4 Parking Safely
6.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
6.6 Protect Children
6.7 Operating on Slopes
6.8 Keep Riders Off
6.9 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
6.10 Towing Loads Safely
6.11 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.12 Driving Safely on Public Roads
6.13 Practice Safe Maintenance
6.14 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
6.15 Prevent Fires
6.16 Handling Fuel Safely
6.17 Tire Safety
6.18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 Prevent Fires
8 Operating – Controls
8.1 Operator Station Controls
9 Operating
9.1 Daily Operating Checklist
9.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
9.3 Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
9.4 Install Seat (Standard Models)
9.5 Adjusting Seat (Standard)
9.6 Using Mower Height Control Knob
9.7 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge – Method 1
9.8 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling – Method 2
9.9 Testing Safety Systems
9.10 Testing PTO, RIO Switch
9.11 Testing Seat Switch
9.12 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.13 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.14 Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve
9.15 Using Park Brake
9.16 Using Key Switch
9.17 Using Indicator Lights
9.18 Using Light Switch
9.19 Starting the Engine
9.20 Idling the Engine
9.21 Stopping the Engine
9.22 Emergency Stopping
9.23 Using Travel Pedals
9.24 Using Cruise Control
9.25 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.26 Using Traction Assist
9.27 Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
9.28 Using 12-Volt Outlet
9.29 Installing Attachments
9.30 Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
9.31 Using Hydraulic Control Levers
9.32 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
9.33 Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
9.34 Moving Machine by Hand
9.35 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
9.36 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.37 Ballasting Machine Safely
9.38 Ballasting Machine
9.39 Installing Rear Wheel Weights
9.40 Using Tire Chains
9.41 Blade Choices
10 Replacement Parts
10.1 Service Literature
10.2 Parts
10.3 Part Numbers
11 Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant
11.1 Diesel Fuel
11.2 Engine Oil
11.3 Diesel Engine Coolant
12 Service Intervals
12.1 Servicing Your Machine
12.2 After First 50 Hours
12.3 Every 200 Hours or Annually
12.4 Every 200 Hours
12.5 Every 1000 Hours or Every 2 Years
13 Service Lubrication
13.1 Grease
13.2 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (4WS Models)
13.3 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (2WD Models)
13.4 Lubricating Front Axle (2WD Models)
13.5 Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
13.6 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (4WD Models)
14 Service Engine
14.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
14.2 Avoid Fumes
14.3 Checking Engine Oil Level
14.4 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
14.5 Cleaning Air Intake Screens
14.6 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
14.7 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
14.8 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
14.9 Checking Air Cleaner Intake Hoses and Clamps
14.10 Recommended Engine Coolant
14.11 Servicing Cooling System
14.12 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
14.13 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
14.14 Servicing Alternator Belt
14.15 Checking Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl
14.16 Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter
14.17 Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
15 Service Transmission
15.1 Transmission Oil
15.2 Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
15.3 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)
15.4 Changing HFWD System Hydraulic Oil and Filter (Transaxle and HFWD Front Axle)
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Electrical
16.2 Service the Battery Safely
16.3 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
16.4 Removing and Installing the Battery
16.5 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.6 Using Booster Battery
16.7 Replacing Headlight Bulb
16.8 Replacing Taillight Bulb
16.9 Replacing Fuses
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 Using Proper Fuel (Diesel)
17.2 Filling Fuel Tank
17.3 Lifting Machine
17.4 Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
17.5 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.6 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17.7 Raising and Lowering Hood
17.8 Removing and Installing Hood
17.9 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical
18.4 Machine
18.5 Mower
18.6 Steering
19 Storage
19.1 Storing Safety
19.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
19.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
19.4 Removing Machine From Storage
20 Specifications
20.1 Specifications
21 Warranty
21.1 Warranty
21.2 John Deere Federal And California Emission Control System Warranty (Non Road Diesel under 25 hp)
21.3 Tire Warranty
21.4 Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates
24 Slope Gauge
24.1 Slope Gauge Template
25 Index