Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Using Your Operator’s Manual
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.3 WARNING and CAUTION M144854
4.4 DANGER M144853
4.5 DANGER M154693
5 Safety
5.1 Read Safety in Machine Operator’s Manual
5.2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Snowblowers
5.3 Training
5.4 Preparation
5.5 Operation
5.6 Parking Safely
5.7 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
5.8 Maintenance and Storage
5.9 Practice Safe Maintenance
5.10 Avoid Injury from Moving Parts
5.11 Avoid Injury from Hitting Obstructions
6 Assembly
6.1 Identify Parts
6.2 Assemble Snowblower
7 Preparing Vehicle
7.1 Install Lift Assist Spring (44 in. Snowblower Only)
7.2 Install Rockshaft Assembly
7.3 Install Rotation Handle Bracket
7.4 Install Reflective Tape (44 in. Snowblowers Only)
8 Installing
8.1 Preparing The Machine
8.2 Install Ballast
8.3 Install Front Lift Assembly
8.4 Install Snowblower
8.5 Check Tire Pressure
9 Removing and Storing
9.1 Removing Snowblower
9.2 Storing Attachment
10 Operating
10.1 Adjusting Lift Height
10.2 Adjusting Lift Pedal Spring Tension (Machine Models with Mechanical Lift System)
10.3 Turning Discharge Chute
10.4 Adjusting Spout
10.5 Adjusting Skid Shoes
10.6 Raising and Lowering Snowblower
10.7 Using Winter Grill Covers (Optional for X300 and X500 Models)
10.8 Operating Snowblower
10.9 Transporting
11 Service
11.1 Service Intervals
11.2 Grease
11.3 Gearbox Oil
11.4 Checking Gearbox Oil
11.5 Replacing Shear Bolts
11.6 Replacing Scraper Blade
11.7 Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
11.8 Replacing Drive Belt
12 Troubleshooting
12.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
12.2 Snowblower Troubleshooting
13 Specifications
13.1 Snowblower Specifications
14 Getting Quality Service
14.1 Service Literature
14.2 Parts
14.3 Part Numbers
14.4 John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
15 Index