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Model List:
- 180B Walk-Behind Greensmower
- 220B Walk-Behind Greensmower
- 260B Walk-Behind Greensmower
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Machine Use
- 1.4. Special Messages
- 2. Product Identification
- 2.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3. Table of Contents
- 4. Safety Labels
- 4.1. Pictorial Safety Signs
- 4.1.1. Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
- 4.2. Caution
- 4.2.1. Help Avoid Injury
- 4.3. Warning
- 4.3.1. Keep All Shields In Place
- 4.4. Warning
- 4.4.1. Hot Surface
- 4.5. CE Certification, Specification and Sound Label
- 4.6. Training
- 4.7. Preparation
- 4.8. Operation
- 4.9. Maintenance and Storage
- 4.10. Checking Mowing Area
- 4.11. Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
- 4.12. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
- 4.12.1. Protect Children
- 4.13. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 4.14. Prevent Fires
- 4.15. Handling Fuel Safely
- 4.15.1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely…
- 4.16. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 5. Operating
- 5.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 5.2. Engine Controls
- 5.3. Adjusting Handlebar
- 5.4. Using Run Switch
- 5.5. Using Operator Presence Bail
- 5.6. Using Travel Clutch Lever (Forward Travel)
- 5.7. Using Park Brake Lever
- 5.8. Using Throttle Lever
- 5.9. Using Choke Lever
- 5.10. Using Fuel ShutOff Valve
- 5.11. Using Reel Clutch Handle
- 5.12. Using Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) Handle
- 5.13. Starting The Engine
- 5.14. Stopping The Engine
- 5.15. Testing Safety Systems
- 5.16. Testing Park Brake
- 5.17. Testing Run Switch
- 5.18. Testing Operator Presence Bail
- 5.19. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 6. Operating Cutting Units
- 6.1. Cleaning Cutting Unit
- 6.2. Adjusting Bed KnifeToReel
- 6.3. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 6.4. Adjusting Drive Roller Parallel with Bed Knife
- 6.5. Operating Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) Or Rotary Brush
- 6.5.1. Engaging the GTC
- 6.5.2. Disengaging the GTC
- 6.6. Adjusting Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) Or Rotary Brush
- 7. Replacement Parts
- 7.1. Service Literature
- 7.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 7.2. Part Numbers
- 7.2.1. Standard Bed Knives
- 7.2.2. Tournament Bed Knives
- 7.2.3. LowCut Bed Knives
- 7.2.4. TeeCut Bed Knives
- 8. Service Intervals
- 8.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 8.2. Breakin After 5 Hours
- 8.3. Breakin After First 20 Hours
- 8.4. Breakin After 50 Hours
- 8.5. Every 50 Hours
- 8.6. Every 100 Hours
- 8.7. Every 300 Hours
- 8.8. Yearly or every 500 Hours
- 9. Service Lubrication
- 9.0.1. The following greases are preferred
- 9.1. Transmission Oil
- 9.2. Lubricating Rotary Brush Or GTC (Greens Tender Conditioner)
- 9.3. Lubricating Reel
- 9.4. Lubricating Input Drives
- 9.5. Lubricating Front Roller
- 9.6. Lubricating Drive Roller
- 9.7. Checking and Filling Gear Case
- 9.8. Lubricating Knife Shoe Pivot Bolt
- 9.9. Lubricating Drive Control Linkage
- 9.10. Lubricating Operator Presence Pawl And Cam
- 9.11. Lubricate Adjusting Knobs
- 10. Service Engine
- 10.1. Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- 10.2. Avoid Fumes
- 10.3. Engine Oil
- 10.3.1. The following John Deere oils are preferred
- 10.3.2. Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi…
- 10.4. Filling Fuel Tank
- 10.5. Adjusting Throttle Lever Location
- 10.6. Adjusting Throttle Lever Tension
- 10.7. Cleaning Air Cleaner
- 10.8. Cleaning Fuel Sediment Bowl
- 10.9. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 10.10. Changing Engine Oil
- 10.11. Cleaning Spark Plug And Adjusting Electrode Gap
- 10.12. Adjusting Carburetor
- 11. Service Cutting Units
- 11.1. Backlapping
- 11.2. Removing And Installing Bed Knife And Shoe
- 11.3. Grinding the Bed Knife
- 11.4. Adjusting Reel Or Roller Drive Chains
- 11.5. Adjusting Brake
- 11.6. Adjusting Reel Shield
- 11.7. Checking Tire Pressure (Transport Wheels)
- 12. Service Belts
- 12.1. Removing Drive Belts
- 12.2. Installing Belts
- 12.3. Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment
- 12.3.1. Check Procedure
- 12.3.2. Adjustment Procedure
- 12.3.3. Determine Type of Adjustment Required
- 12.3.4. Coarse Adjustment Procedure
- 12.3.5. Fine Adjustment Procedure
- 12.4. Adjusting Belt Guide
- 12.5. Adjusting Operator Presence Bail
- 13. Troubleshooting
- 13.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 14. Storage
- 14.1. Storing Safety
- 14.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 14.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 14.3.1. Engine
- 14.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 15. Assembly
- 15.1. Attach Handlebar
- 15.2. Install Brake And Travel Clutch Cables
- 15.3. Install Throttle Cable
- 15.4. Install Run Switch Cable
- 15.5. Install Front Roller
- 15.6. Check Fluid Levels
- 15.7. Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment
- 15.7.1. Check Procedure
- 15.7.2. Adjustment Procedure
- 15.7.3. Determine Type of Adjustment Required
- 15.7.4. Coarse Adjustment Procedure
- 15.7.5. Fine Adjustment Procedure
- 15.8. Adjusting Brake
- 15.9. Engine BreakIn
- 15.10. Optional Equipment
- 15.10.1. Install Transport Wheels
- 15.11. Check Machine Safety System
- 16. Specifications
- 16.0.1. Adjustment Specifications
- 16.1. Capacities
- 16.2. Travel Speeds
- 16.2.1. Traveling Device (Maximum Forward Speed)
- 16.3. Tire Dimensions
- 16.4. Dimensions
- 16.4.1. Width (With tires installed)
- 16.4.2. Weight (Less brush drive, transport wheels and with grass catcher)
- 16.5. Cutting Unit
- 16.5.1. Greens Tender Conditioner (Optional)
- 16.5.2. Frequency of Clip
- 16.5.3. Cutting Height (Minimum)
- 16.5.4. Cutting Width
- 16.5.5. Clutches
- 16.6. Miscellaneous
- 16.7. Recommended Lubricants
- 16.8. Fast Idle Engine Speed
- 16.9. Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device
- 16.10. Sound Measurements
- 16.10.1. Averaged Sound Level at Work Station According to ISO112011995
- 16.11. Vibration Measurements
- 16.11.1. Hand/Arm Measured Per EN8361997A2
- 17. Declaration of Conformity
- 17.1. , 220B and 260B WalkBehind Greensmower
- 17.1.1. Measured Sound Power Level
- 17.1.2. Guaranteed Sound Power Level
- 18. Service Statement
- 18.1. John Deere Parts
- 18.2. The Right Tools
- 18.3. WellTrained Technicians
- 18.4. Prompt Service
- 19. Service Record
- 19.1. Record Service Dates






