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Model List:
- LX255 Lawn Tractor
- LX277 Lawn Tractor
- LX277AWS Lawn Tractor
- LX279 Lawn Tractor
- LX288 Lawn Tractor
- 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
- 3.1. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- 3.2. Machine Safety Labels
- 3.2.1. WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- 3.2.2. DANGER ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
- 3.2.3. WARNING LOADED SPRING
- 3.2.4. DANGER
- 3.3. Emission Control System Certification Label
- 3.4. Emission Compliance Period
- 3.5. Operating Safely
- 3.6. Checking Mowing Area
- 3.7. Parking Safely
- 3.8. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 3.8.1. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS
- 3.8.2. PROTECT CHILDREN
- 3.9. Avoid Tipping
- 3.10. Keep Riders Off
- 3.11. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 3.12. Driving Safely on Public Roads
- 3.13. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 3.14. Tire Safety
- 3.15. Handling Fuel Safely
- 3.16. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 4. Operating
- 4.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 4.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 4.3. Operator Station Controls
- 4.4. Miscellaneous Controls
- 4.5. Adjusting Seat
- 4.5.1. To adjust seat position
- 4.5.2. To adjust seat for ride comfort
- 4.6. Testing Safety Systems
- 4.7. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 4.8. Testing Park Brake
- 4.9. Testing PTO Switch
- 4.10. Testing Seat Switch
- 4.11. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 4.12. Using Park Brake
- 4.12.1. Locking park brake
- 4.12.2. Unlocking park brake
- 4.13. Using Headlights
- 4.14. Using Fuel Gauge
- 4.15. Checking Indicator Lights
- 4.16. Starting Engine
- 4.17. Idling Engine
- 4.18. Stopping Engine
- 4.19. Using Travel Pedals on Automatic Transmission
- 4.19.1. To travel forward
- 4.19.2. To travel in reverse
- 4.19.3. To stop travel
- 4.20. Using Reverse Implement Option
- 4.21. Using Mower Lift Lever
- 4.21.1. MOWING (FORWARD) POSITION
- 4.21.2. FLOAT (MIDDLE) POSITION
- 4.21.3. TRANSPORT (BACK) POSITION
- 4.22. Using Cruise Control
- 4.22.1. Engage cruise control
- 4.22.2. Disengage cruise control
- 4.23. Using PTO (Power TakeOff)
- 4.23.1. To Engage PTO
- 4.23.2. To Disengage PTO
- 4.24. Pushing Machine
- 4.25. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 4.26. Using Wheel Weights
- 4.26.1. Using front weights
- 4.26.2. Using rear weights
- 4.27. Installing Tire Chains
- 4.28. Mowing Tips
- 5. Replacement Parts
- 5.1. Service Literature
- 5.2. Part Numbers
- 5.2.1. Air Cleaner Element (Foam)
- 5.2.2. Air Cleaner Element (Paper)
- 5.2.3. Oil Filter
- 5.2.4. Spark Plug
- 5.2.5. Traction Drive Belt
- 5.2.6. Lightbulbs
- 6. Service Intervals
- 6.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 6.2. Before Each Use
- 6.3. After First 5 Hours
- 6.4. Break In (After First 25 Hours of Operation)
- 6.5. Break In (After First 50 Hours of Operation)
- 6.6. Annually or at Hours of Operation (whichever comes first)
- 6.7. Every Two Years (Or At Hours Of Operation, Whichever Comes First)
- 6.8. Hours
- 6.9. Hours
- 6.10. Hours
- 6.11. Hours
- 7. Service Lubrication
- 7.0.1. The following greases are preferred
- 7.1. Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles
- 7.2. Lubricating Front Axle Center Pivot on All Wheel Steer Tractors
- 7.3. Lubricating Rear Steering Pivots on AllWheel Steer Tractors
- 8. Service Engine
- 8.1. Avoid Fumes
- 8.2. Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- 8.3. Engine Oil (Gas)
- 8.3.1. The following John Deere oils are preferred
- 8.3.2. Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi…
- 8.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 8.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 8.6. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- 8.7. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Kohler 13hp or 15hp Engines)
- 8.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Kawasaki Air Cooled, 17hp Engine)
- 8.9. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Kawasaki Liquid Cooled, 17hp Engine)
- 8.10. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Briggs and Stratton 16hp or 18hp Engines))
- 8.11. Checking Spark Plug
- 8.12. Service Cooling System Safely
- 8.13. Engine Coolant
- 8.14. Engine Coolant Drain Interval
- 8.15. Checking Coolant Level (LX279)
- 8.16. Draining Cooling System (LX279)
- 8.17. Flushing Cooling System (LX279)
- 8.18. Filling Cooling System (LX279)
- 8.19. Adjusting Carburetor
- 8.20. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 9. Service Transmission
- 9.1. Hydrostatic Transmission Oil
- 9.2. Checking Transmission Oil Level
- 9.3. Adjusting Cruise Control Lever Tension
- 10. Service Electrical
- 10.1. Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
- 10.2. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 10.2.1. Removing
- 10.2.2. Installing
- 10.3. Clean Battery and Terminals
- 10.4. Using Booster Battery
- 10.5. Replacing Fuse
- 10.6. Replacing Headlight Bulb
- 10.7. Replacing Indicator Light Bulbs
- 11. Service Miscellaneous
- 11.1. Filling Fuel Tank
- 11.2. Adjusting Hood Latch
- 11.3. Removing and Installing Hood
- 11.3.1. Removing
- 11.3.2. Installing
- 11.4. Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
- 11.5. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 11.5.1. Cleaning
- 11.5.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
- 11.5.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
- 12. Troubleshooting
- 12.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 12.2. Electrical
- 12.3. Tractor
- 12.4. Attachment
- 13. Storage
- 13.1. Storing Safety
- 13.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 13.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 13.3.1. Engine
- 13.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 14. Assembly
- 14.1. Install Steering Wheel
- 14.2. Connect and Check Battery
- 14.3. Check Engine Oil Level
- 14.4. Check Tire Pressure
- 15. Specifications
- 15.1. Specifications
- 15.1.1. Engine Model LX255
- 15.1.2. Engine Model LX277, LX277AWS, and LX279
- 15.1.3. Engine Model LX288
- 15.1.4. Fuel System
- 15.1.5. Drive Train
- 15.1.6. Travel Speeds
- 15.1.7. Electrical System
- 15.1.8. Battery
- 15.1.9. Tires / Wheels
- 15.1.10. Steering and Brakes
- 15.1.11. Dimensions
- 15.1.12. Capacities
- 15.2. Recommended Lubricants
- 15.2.1. Grease
- 16. Warranty
- 16.1. Product Warranty
- 16.2. John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 16.3. Tire Warranty
- 16.4. Limited Battery Warranty
- 17. John Deere Quality Statement
- 17.1. John Deere Quality
- 18. Service Record
- 18.1. Record Service Dates






