Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Professional Use Only
1.3 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.4 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.5 Machine Use
1.6 Special Messages
1.7 Service Literature
1.8 Parts
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels without Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
4.3 Read Operator’s Manual
4.4 Drawbar Load
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Parking Safely
5.5 Checking Work Area
5.6 Protect Children
5.7 Avoid Tipping
5.8 Keep Riders Off
5.9 Towing Loads Safely
5.10 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.11 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.12 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.13 Practice Safe Maintenance
5.14 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.15 Prevent Fires
5.16 Tire Safety
5.17 Handling Fuel Safely
5.18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Operating
6.1 Daily Operating Checklist
6.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
6.3 Controls
6.4 Adjusting Seat
6.5 Adjusting Park Brake
6.6 Adjusting Center Lift Assembly
6.7 Adjusting Rear Lift Cylinder
6.8 Testing Safety Systems
6.9 Testing Park Brake Switch
6.10 Testing Seat Switch
6.11 Using Park Brake
6.12 Using Rear Lift Lever
6.13 Using Center Lift Lever
6.14 Using Front Blade
6.15 Using Free-Wheeling Valve
6.16 Starting The Engine
6.17 Warming and Idling Engine
6.18 Stopping Engine
6.19 Using Forward and Reverse Travel Pedals
6.20 Transporting Machine
6.21 Transport Loads Safely
6.22 Installing and Removing Rake
6.23 Installing and Removing Scarifier
7 Service Intervals
7.1 Servicing Your Machine
7.2 Before Each Use
7.3 After Each Use
7.4 Break-In (After First 8 Hours)
7.5 Every 50 Hours
7.6 Every 100 Hours
7.7 Every 200 Hours or Yearly
7.8 Every 500 Hours or 24 Months
8 Service Lubrications
8.1 Grease
8.2 Lubricating Steering Shaft
8.3 Lubricating Travel Pedals
8.4 Lubricating Rear Lift Assembly
8.5 Lubricating Front Blade
9 Service Engine
9.1 Emissions Service Information
9.2 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
9.3 Avoid Fumes
9.4 Gasoline Engine Oil
9.5 Checking Engine Oil Level
9.6 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
9.7 Cleaning Engine Fins
9.8 Replacing Engine Air Filter Element
9.9 Replacing Primary Air Cleaner Element
9.10 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
9.11 Checking Spark Plug
9.12 Replacing Fuel Filter
10 Service Transmission
10.1 Hydrostatic Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
10.2 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
10.3 Changing Hydraulic Oil
10.4 Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter
10.5 Adjusting Forward and Reverse Pedals
10.6 Adjusting Neutral Creep
11 Service Steering & Brakes
11.1 Adjusting Steering Chain
11.2 Removing Steering Wheel
12 Service Electrical
12.1 Electrical
12.2 Service the Battery Safely
12.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
12.4 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
12.5 Using Booster Battery
13 Service Miscellaneous
13.1 Using Proper Fuel
13.2 Filling Fuel Tank
13.3 Using Correct Tires and Inflation
13.4 Checking Tire Pressure
13.5 Checking Wheel Bolts
13.6 Removing Wheel
14 Storage
14.1 Storing Safety
14.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
14.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
14.4 Removing Machine From Storage
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
15.2 Engine
15.3 Machine
15.4 Electrical
16 Assembly
16.1 Installing Steering Wheel
16.2 Install Wheels
16.3 Install Seat
16.4 Activate and Charge Battery
16.5 Checking Tire Pressure
16.6 Checking Engine Oil Level
16.7 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
16.8 Testing Safety Systems
16.9 Testing Park Brake Switch
16.10 Testing Seat Switch
16.11 Assemble Scarifier (Optional)
17 Specifications
17.1 Engine
17.2 Drivetrain and Travel Speeds
17.3 Electrical System
17.4 Fuel System
17.5 Steering and Brakes
17.6 Tires
17.7 Capacities
17.8 Dimensions
17.9 Weights
17.10 Torque Values
17.11 Recommended Lubricants
17.12 Slope Operation
17.13 Sound Measurements
17.14 Vibration Measurements
18 Declaration of Conformity
18.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
18.2 UK Declaration of Conformity
19 John Deere Quality Statement
19.1 John Deere Quality
20 Service Record
20.1 Record Service Dates
21 Index