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Model List:
- 180SL Walk Greens Mower
- 220SL Walk Greens Mower
- 260SL Walk Greens Mower
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Special Messages
- 2. Product Identification
- 2.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3. Table of Contents
- 4. Safety Labels
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Pictorial Safety Signs
- 4.3. Warning
- 4.4. Warning
- 4.5. Warning MT3367
- 4.5.1. Keep All Shields In Place
- 4.6. Caution
- 4.6.1. Help Avoid Injury
- 4.7. Warning MT7234
- 4.7.1. Help Avoid Injury
- 4.8. Danger MT6517
- 4.9. Danger MT6732
- 4.9.1. Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
- 4.10. Emission Control System Certification Label
- 4.11. Emission Compliance Period
- 4.12. Certification
- 4.13. Operator Training Required
- 4.14. Preparation
- 4.15. Operating Safely
- 4.16. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 4.17. Checking Mowing Area
- 4.18. Parking Safely
- 4.19. Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
- 4.20. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
- 4.20.1. Protect Children
- 4.21. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 4.22. Maintenance and Storage
- 4.23. Prevent Fires
- 4.24. Handling Fuel Safely
- 4.24.1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely…
- 4.25. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 5. Operating Controls
- 5.1. Operating Controls
- 6. Operating
- 6.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 6.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 6.3. Adjusting Handlebar
- 6.4. Using Operator Controls
- 6.4.1. Using Run Switch
- 6.4.2. Using Operator Presence Bail
- 6.4.3. Using Travel Clutch Lever (Forward Travel)
- 6.4.4. Using Park Brake Lever
- 6.4.5. Using Throttle Lever
- 6.4.6. Using Choke Lever
- 6.4.7. Using Fuel ShutOff Valve
- 6.4.8. Using Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) Handle
- 6.5. Using Reel Clutch Handle
- 6.6. Removing Transport Wheels
- 6.7. Starting the Engine
- 6.8. Stopping the Engine
- 6.9. Testing Safety Systems
- 6.10. Testing Park Brake
- 6.11. Testing Run Switch
- 6.12. Testing Operator Presence Bail
- 6.13. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 6.14. Emergency Stopping
- 7. Operating Cutting Units
- 7.1. Cleaning Cutting Unit
- 7.2. Adjusting Bed KnifeToReel
- 7.3. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 7.4. Adjusting Drive Roller Parallel with Bed Knife
- 7.5. Operating (Optional) Turf Conditioner Or Rotary Brush
- 7.5.1. Rotary Brush
- 7.5.2. Engaging the GTC or Rotary Brush
- 7.5.3. Disengaging the GTC or Rotary Brush
- 7.6. Adjusting Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC) Or Rotary Brush
- 7.7. Adjusting Front Roller Position
- 7.8. Removing and Installing Grass Catcher
- 7.9. Operating Turf Broom
- 8. Replacement Parts
- 8.1. Service Literature
- 8.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 8.2. Part Numbers
- 8.2.1. Standard Bed Knives
- 8.2.2. Tournament Bed Knives
- 8.2.3. LowCut Bed Knives
- 8.2.4. Fairway Bed Knives
- 9. Service Intervals
- 9.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 9.2. Breakin After 5 Hours
- 9.3. Breakin After First 20 Hours
- 9.4. Breakin After 50 Hours
- 9.5. Every 50 Hours
- 9.6. Every 100 Hours
- 9.7. Every 300 Hours
- 9.8. Yearly or every 500 Hours
- 10. Service Lubrication
- 10.0.1. The following greases are preferred
- 10.1. Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
- 10.2. Biodegradable Oil
- 10.2.1. Application
- 10.2.2. Cold Weather Operation
- 10.3. Converting From HYGARD to BIO HYGARD
- 10.4. Lubricating Rotary Brush Or GTC (Greens Tender Conditioner)
- 10.5. Lubricating Reel
- 10.6. Lubricating Input Drives
- 10.7. Lubricating Front Roller
- 10.8. Lubricating Drive Roller
- 10.9. Checking and Filling Gear Case
- 10.10. Lubricating Knife Shoe Pivot Bolt
- 10.11. Lubricating Drive Control Linkage
- 10.12. Lubricating Operator Presence Pawl And Cam
- 10.13. Lubricating Height of Cut Bracket
- 11. Service Engine
- 11.1. Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- 11.2. Avoid Fumes
- 11.3. Engine Oil
- 11.3.1. The following oils are also recommended
- 11.3.2. Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the following
- 11.4. Using Proper Fuel
- 11.5. Filling Fuel Tank
- 11.6. Adjusting Throttle Lever Location
- 11.7. Adjusting Throttle Lever Tension
- 11.8. Cleaning Air Cleaner
- 11.9. Cleaning Fuel Sediment Bowl and Fuel Filter
- 11.10. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 11.11. Changing Engine Oil
- 11.12. Cleaning Spark Plug And Adjusting Electrode Gap
- 11.13. Adjusting Carburetor
- 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. Service Cutting Units
- 13.1. Backlapping
- 13.2. Removing And Installing Bed Knife And Shoe
- 13.3. Grinding the Bed Knife
- 13.4. Adjusting Reel Or Roller Drive Chains
- 13.5. Adjusting Brake
- 13.6. Adjusting Reel Shield
- 13.7. Checking Tire Pressure (Transport Wheels)
- 14. Troubleshooting
- 14.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 15. Storage
- 15.1. Storing Safety
- 15.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 15.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 15.3.1. Fuel Usage with Stabilizers or Conditioners.
- 15.3.2. Fuel Usage without Stabilizers or Conditioners.
- 15.3.3. Engine
- 15.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 16. Specifications
- 16.0.1. Adjustment Specifications
- 16.1. Fuel System
- 16.1.1. Fuel Types (Recommended)
- 16.2. Capacities
- 16.3. Travel Speeds
- 16.3.1. Traveling Device (Maximum Forward Speed)
- 16.4. Tire Dimensions
- 16.5. Dimensions
- 16.5.1. Width (With transport wheels installed)
- 16.5.2. Weight (With grass catcher, less transport wheels and Brush/GTC drive)
- 16.6. Cutting Unit
- 16.6.1. Greens Tender Conditioner (Optional)
- 16.6.2. Frequency of Clip
- 16.6.3. Cutting Height (Minimum)
- 16.6.4. Cutting Width
- 16.6.5. Clutches
- 16.7. Miscellaneous
- 16.8. Recommended Lubricants
- 17. Warranty
- 17.1. Product Warranty
- 17.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 17.3. Tire Warranty
- 17.4. Limited Battery Warranty
- 17.4.1. TO SECURE WARRANTY SERVICE
- 17.4.2. FREE REPLACEMENT
- 17.4.3. PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT
- 17.4.4. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
- 17.4.5. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERS REMEDIES
- 17.4.6. NO DEALER WARRANTY
- 17.4.7. PRO RATA MONTHS OF ADJUSTMENT
- 18. John Deere Quality Statement
- 18.1. John Deere Quality
- 19. Service Record
- 19.1. Record Service Dates






