Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Identification View
1.3 A Message to Our Customers
1.4 Preliminary Checks
1.5 Regions and Country Versions
1.6 Machine Overview
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.5 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.6 Prepare for Emergencies
2.7 Wear Protective Clothing
2.8 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
2.9 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.10 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.11 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.12 Protect Against Noise
2.13 Before Servicing the Mower
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Read Safety Signs Carefully
3.2 Rotating Driveline Danger Decal
3.3 Rotating Knife Danger Decal
3.4 Rotating Parts Danger Decal
3.5 Caution Decal
3.6 Drivelines Decals
4 Preparing the Tractor
4.1 Selecting Tractor Size
4.2 Positioning Tractor Drawbar
4.3 Adjusting Tractor Hitch
4.4 Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
4.5 Tractor Brakes
5 Preparing the Machine
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Prestarting Checklist
5.3 Setting Cutting Height
6 Attaching and Detaching
6.1 Quick Coupler Hitch Compatibility Decals
6.2 Center Link Mounting Hardware – 360, 370 and 390
6.3 Draft Link Mounting Hardware – 370 and 390
6.4 Draft Link Mounting Hardware – 360
6.5 Attaching Mower to Tractor with Quick Coupler Hitch
6.6 Attaching Mower to Tractor with Three-Point Hitch
6.7 Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
6.8 Attaching PTO Driveline
6.9 Detaching Mower from Tractor
7 Transporting
7.1 Use a Safety Chain
7.2 Use Safety Lights and Devices
7.3 Tow Loads Safely
7.4 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
7.5 Preparing Mower for Transport
7.6 Follow Safe Transport Procedures
7.7 Keep Riders Off Machine
8 Operating the Machine
8.1 Break-In the New Mower
8.2 Preparing Mower for Operation
8.3 Adjusting Cutting Height
8.4 Keep Riders Off Machine
8.5 Follow Safe Operating Procedures
8.6 Operating the Mower for Best Performance
8.7 Maintaining Rotor Balance
9 Attachments
9.1 Smooth-Cut Knives
9.2 Rear Rubber Safety Shield
10 Lubrication and Maintenance
10.1 Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
10.2 Gear Oil
10.3 Grease for General Use
10.4 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
10.5 Mixing of Lubricants
10.6 Lubricant Storage
10.7 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
10.8 Observe Lubrication Symbols
10.9 Lubrication Intervals
10.10 Checking Gear Case Oil Level
10.11 Keeping Mower Clean
10.12 Drive Pulley Bearing and Gauge Roller Bearings
10.13 Driveline Inner Shaft
10.14 Checking Driveline Shield
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Knife Troubleshooting
11.2 General Troubleshooting
11.3 Operation Troubleshooting
12 Service
12.1 Practice Safe Service Procedures
12.2 Keep Service Area Clean
12.3 Inspecting Knives
12.4 Inspecting Knife Fasteners
12.5 Replacing Knives
12.6 Installing Anti-Wrap Bolts
12.7 Gear Case Service
12.8 Removing and Installing Gear Case
12.9 Adjusting Drive Belt
12.10 Aligning Pulleys
12.11 Belt Installation
12.12 Bearing Locking Collars
13 Storage
13.1 Store Attachments Safely
13.2 End of Season
13.3 Beginning of Season
14 Assembly
14.1 Install PTO Driveline
14.2 Install Rear Safety Deflector
15 Specifications
15.1 Specifications
15.2 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
15.3 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
15.4 Serial Number
16 John Deere Service Keeps You On Job
16.1 John Deere Is At Your Service
16.2 John Deere Parts
16.3 The Right Tools
16.4 Well-Trained Technicians
16.5 Prompt Service