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Model List:
- W36R Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
- W48R Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
- W52R Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
- W61R Commercial Walk Behind Mower
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Special Messages
- 1.4. Attachments for Your Machine
- 1.5. Service Literature
- 1.5.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3.1.1. W36R, W48R, W52R, W61R
- 4. Safety Labels
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
- 4.2.1. French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operators Manual
- 4.3. CAUTION
- 4.4. CAUTION
- 4.5. WARNING
- 4.6. WARNING
- 4.7. CAUTION
- 4.8. WARNING
- 4.9. Certification
- 4.10. Operator Training Required
- 4.11. Preparation
- 4.12. Operating Safely
- 4.13. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 4.14. Checking Mowing Area
- 4.15. Parking Safely
- 4.16. Operating Safely on Slopes
- 4.17. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 4.17.1. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS
- 4.18. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
- 4.19. Checking Wheel Hardware
- 4.20. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 4.21. Maintenance and Storage
- 4.22. Hauling
- 4.23. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- 4.24. Prevent Fires
- 4.25. Tire Safety
- 4.26. Handling Fuel Safely
- 4.27. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 5. Machine Cleanout
- 5.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 5.2. Cleanout Areas
- 6. Operating Controls
- 6.1. Operating Controls
- 7. Operating
- 7.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 7.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 7.3. Testing Safety Systems
- 7.4. Test Machine Safety Systems
- 7.4.1. Testing Safety Interlock System
- 7.4.2. Test the Operator Presence Control
- 7.4.3. Test Parking Brake
- 7.5. Ballast Chart
- 7.6. Starting Engine
- 7.7. Stopping the Engine
- 7.8. Operating Mower
- 7.9. Using Hourmeter
- 7.10. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 7.11. Moving Machine by Hand
- 7.12. Transporting Machine on a Trailer
- 7.13. Mowing Tips
- 8. Service Intervals
- 8.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 8.2. Service Intervals
- 8.2.1. Before Each Use
- 8.2.2. After Each Use
- 8.2.3. BreakIn (After First 10 Hours)
- 8.2.4. Every 50 Hours or Yearly
- 8.2.5. Every 100 Hours or Yearly
- 8.2.6. Every 200 Hours or Yearly
- 8.2.7. Every 300 Hours
- 8.2.8. Every 500 Hours
- 8.2.9. Every 1000 Hours
- 9. Service Lubrication
- 9.1. Lubricating Points
- 9.1.1. Lubricating Machine
- 9.2. Lubricating Speed Control Lever (As Necessary)
- 10. Service Engine
- 10.1. Emissions Service Information
- 10.1.1. Emission Control System Certification Label
- 10.1.2. Altitude Adjustment (Gasoline or Propane Converted Engines Only)
- 10.2. Avoid Fumes
- 10.3. Gasoline Engine Oil
- 10.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 10.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 10.6. Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
- 10.7. Checking and Cleaning Under Blower Housing
- 10.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements
- 10.9. Checking Spark Plugs
- 10.10. Replace Fuel Filter
- 10.11. Checking and Cleaning CARB Canister Filter
- 10.12. Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- 11. Service Transmission
- 11.1. Avoid Fumes
- 11.2. Hydrostatic Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
- 11.3. Checking Transmission Oil Level
- 11.4. Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
- 11.4.1. Draining Oil and Changing Filter
- 11.4.2. Purge Transmission
- 11.5. Adjusting Tracking
- 11.6. Adjusting Neutral Creep
- 11.7. Adjusting Neutral Locks
- 11.8. Replacing Traction Drive Belt
- 11.8.1. Removing
- 11.8.2. Installing
- 11.9. Adjustment for Increased Performance
- 12. Service Steering Brakes
- 12.1. Adjusting Brakes
- 12.1.1. Adjustment Procedure
- 13. Service Mower
- 13.1. Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt
- 13.2. Adjusting Mower Deck Rake
- 13.3. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.4. Replacing Mower Blades
- 13.5. Sharpening Blades
- 13.6. Balancing Blades
- 14. Service Electrical
- 14.1. Electrical
- 14.2. Service the Battery Safely
- 14.3. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 14.4. Using Booster Battery
- 14.5. Replacing Fuses, Relays, and Diode
- 14.5.1. Replacing Fuse
- 14.5.2. Replacing Relays
- 14.5.3. Replacing Diode
- 15. Service Miscellaneous
- 15.1. Gasoline Fuel for 4Cycle Engines
- 15.2. Filling Fuel Tank
- 15.3. Checking Tire Pressure
- 15.4. Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels
- 15.4.1. Removing
- 15.4.2. Installing
- 15.5. Cleaning the Mower
- 15.6. Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- 15.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 15.7.1. Cleaning
- 15.7.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
- 15.7.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
- 16. Troubleshooting
- 16.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 16.2. Electrical System
- 16.3. Parking Brake
- 16.4. Steering
- 16.5. Machine
- 17. Storage
- 17.1. Storing Safety
- 17.2. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 17.2.1. Engine
- 17.3. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 17.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 18. Specifications
- 18.0.1. W48R, W52R
- 18.1. Fuel System
- 18.2. Travel Speeds
- 18.3. Capacities
- 18.4. Dimensions
- 18.5. Mower Deck
- 18.5.1. in. Mower Deck
- 18.5.2. in. Mower Deck
- 18.5.3. in. Mower Deck
- 18.5.4. in. Mower Deck
- 18.6. Recommended Lubricants
- 19. Warranty
- 19.1. Product Warranty
- 19.1.1. United States
- 19.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 19.2.1. Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
- 19.2.2. Manufacturers Warranty Coverage
- 19.2.3. Owners Warranty Responsibilities
- 19.2.4. General Emissions Warranty Coverage
- 19.2.5. Emissions Warranty Interpretation
- 19.2.6. Emission Warranty Parts List
- 19.2.7. Limited Liability
- 19.3. Tire Warranty
- 19.4. Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
- 19.4.1. FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD
- 19.4.2. PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT (batteries with letter code identification only)
- 19.4.3. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
- 19.4.4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERS REMEDIES
- 19.4.5. NO DEALER WARRANTY
- 19.4.6. WARRANTY TERMS TABLE
- 20. John Deere Quality Statement
- 20.1. John Deere Quality
- 21. Service Record
- 21.1. Record Service Dates






