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Model List:
- 1505 Professional Lawn Mower
- 1515 Professional Lawn Mower
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Professional Use Only
- 1.3. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.4. Machine Use
- 1.5. Special Messages
- 1.6. Service Literature
- 1.6.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3.1.1. and 1515 Professional Lawn Mower
- 3.1.2. Machine Product Identification Number Location
- 3.1.3. Engine Serial Number Location
- 4. Safety Labels
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Understanding the NoText Machine Safety Labels
- 4.3. Read Operators Manual
- 4.4. Avoid Injury from Tipping
- 4.5. Avoid Injury or Death From Crushing
- 4.6. Avoid Injury from Fan
- 4.7. Avoid Injury from Battery Gases and Acids
- 4.8. Avoid Injury from Radiator, Coolant Gases and Fluids
- 4.9. CE Certification, Specification and Sound Labels
- 4.10. Operator Training Required
- 4.11. Preparation
- 4.12. Operating Safely
- 4.13. Checking Mowing Area
- 4.14. Parking Safely
- 4.15. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 4.16. Protect Children
- 4.17. Operating on Slopes
- 4.17.1. Identify Slopes for Safe Operation
- 4.17.2. Operate Safely on Slopes
- 4.18. Use Seat Belt Properly
- 4.19. Use Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Properly
- 4.20. Keep Riders Off
- 4.21. Driving Safely on Public Roads
- 4.22. Checking Wheel Hardware
- 4.23. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 4.24. Towing Loads Safely
- 4.25. Maintenance and Storage
- 4.26. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- 4.27. Prevent Fires
- 4.28. Transport Safely
- 4.29. Tire Safety
- 4.30. Handling Fuel Safely
- 4.31. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 5. Machine Cleanout
- 5.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 5.2. Cleanout Areas
- 5.2.1. Rear Screen
- 5.2.2. Mower Deck
- 5.2.3. Exhaust Manifold, Muffler, and Exhaust Pipes
- 5.2.4. Air Cleaner and Radiator Fins
- 6. Operating Controls
- 6.1. Operator Station Controls
- 6.2. Standard Seat
- 6.3. Deluxe Seat
- 6.4. Cab Controls (Optional)
- 6.4.1. A/C Controls (optional)
- 7. Operating
- 7.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 7.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 7.3. Adjusting Cab Mirrors
- 7.3.1. Changing Wiper Blade
- 7.4. Checking and Adjusting Cab Doors
- 7.4.1. Adjust Striker Bolt
- 7.5. Opening Cab Doors
- 7.6. Operating Cab Windows
- 7.7. Using Seat Belt
- 7.8. Adjusting Standard Seat
- 7.9. Adjusting Deluxe Seat
- 7.10. Using Throttle Lever
- 7.11. Using Park Brake
- 7.12. Using Parking Light
- 7.13. Adjusting Steering Wheel
- 7.14. Unlocking Front Wheel Motors
- 7.15. Using Weight Transfer System
- 7.16. Hour Meter
- 7.17. Testing Safety Systems
- 7.18. Testing Lower Lock Switch
- 7.19. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 7.20. Testing Seat Switch
- 7.21. Testing Neutral Switch
- 7.22. Testing Park Brake
- 7.23. Starting the Engine
- 7.24. Driving Machine
- 7.25. Stopping the Engine
- 7.26. Driving Mower To Work Site
- 7.27. Lifting and Lowering the Mower(s)
- 7.28. Using Cross Cut Switch
- 7.29. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 8. Replacement Parts
- 8.1. Service Literature
- 8.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 8.2. Part Numbers
- 9. Service Intervals
- 9.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 9.2. Every Two Days
- 9.3. After First 20 Hours
- 9.4. After First 50 Hours
- 9.5. Every 50 Hours
- 9.6. Every 150 Hours
- 9.7. Every 250 Hours
- 9.8. Every 300 Hours
- 9.9. Every 600 Hours or Yearly
- 10. Service Lubrication
- 10.1. Lubricate Rear Axle
- 10.2. Lubricate Lift Cilinders
- 10.3. Lubricate Wing Arm 1515
- 11. Service Engine
- 11.1. Avoid Fumes
- 11.2. Engine Oil
- 11.3. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 11.4. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 11.5. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- 11.6. Checking and Replacing Air Filter Elements
- 11.7. Checking Air Restriction Indicator
- 11.8. Cleaning Rubber Dust Unloading Valve
- 11.9. Service Cooling System Safely
- 11.10. Recommended Engine Coolant
- 11.11. Servicing Cooling System
- 11.11.1. Checking Coolant Level
- 11.11.2. Draining Cooling System
- 11.11.3. Flushing Cooling System
- 11.11.4. Filling Cooling System
- 11.12. Bleeding Cooling System
- 11.13. Servicing Belt
- 11.13.1. Checking Belt
- 11.13.2. Adjustment Procedure
- 11.13.3. Replacing Belt
- 11.14. Servicing Fuel Filter
- 11.14.1. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 11.15. Checking Sediment Bowl
- 12. Service Transmission
- 12.1. Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
- 12.2. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
- 12.3. Changing Hydraulic Oil
- 12.4. Changing Hydraulic Filters
- 12.4.1. Changing Hydraulic Main Filter
- 12.4.2. Changing Pressure Filter
- 13. Service Electrical
- 13.1. Electrical
- 13.2. Service the Battery Safely
- 13.3. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 13.3.1. Removing
- 13.3.2. Installing
- 13.4. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 13.5. Using Booster Battery
- 13.6. Replacing Relay and Fuses
- 13.7. Checking the White Box
- 13.7.1. Using the SitOnSeat (SOS) Interlock System
- 13.7.2. Diagnostic Patterns
- 14. Service Miscellaneous
- 14.1. Diesel Fuel
- 14.1.1. Sulfur content
- 14.1.2. Using BioDiesel Fuel
- 14.1.3. Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
- 14.2. Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- 14.3. Filling Fuel Tank
- 14.4. Checking Tire Pressure
- 14.5. Checking Wheel Bolts
- 14.6. Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- 14.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 14.7.1. Cleaning
- 14.7.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
- 14.7.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
- 14.8. Raising Hood
- 15. Troubleshooting
- 15.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 15.2. Electrical
- 15.3. Vehicle
- 15.4. Steering
- 15.5. Hydraulic Drive System
- 15.6. Driving
- 16. Storage
- 16.1. Storing Safety
- 16.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 16.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 16.3.1. Engine
- 16.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 17. Assembly
- 17.1. Bag of Parts
- 17.2. Charge The Battery Safely
- 17.2.1. Before You Charge the Battery
- 17.3. Charge The Battery
- 17.3.1. Keep Battery Fully Charged
- 17.4. Check Fluid Levels
- 17.5. Checking Machine Safety System
- 17.6. Checking Tire Pressure
- 18. Specifications
- 18.1. Engine Specifications
- 18.2. Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- 18.3. Electrical System
- 18.4. Battery
- 18.5. Capacities
- 18.6. Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas
- 18.7. Dimensions
- 18.8. Recommended Lubricants
- 18.9. Tightening Torque
- 19. Declaration of Conformity
- 19.1. EC Declaration of Conformity
- 20. Service Statement
- 20.1. John Deere Parts
- 20.2. The Right Tools
- 20.3. WellTrained Technicians
- 20.4. Prompt Service
- 21. Service Records
- 21.1. Record Service Dates






