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Model List:
- E100 Tractor
- E110 Tractor
- E120 Tractor
- E130 Tractor
- E140 Tractor
- E150 Tractor
- E160 Tractor
- E170 Tractor
- E180 Tractor
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Special Messages
- 1.4. Service Literature
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3.2. Register Your Product and Warranty Online
- 4. Safety Labels Text
- 4.1. Safety Label Location (Text)
- 4.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
- 4.3. WARNING
- 4.4. Avoid Injury From Hot Surface
- 4.5. CAUTION
- 5. Safety Labels NoText
- 5.1. Safety Label Location NoText
- 5.2. Understanding the NoText Machine Safety Labels
- 5.3. Read Operators Manual
- 5.4. Keep Children Away from Mower
- 5.5. Avoid Serious Injury or Death From Tipping
- 5.6. Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- 5.7. Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
- 5.8. Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
- 5.9. Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
- 5.10. Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
- 5.11. Operating Safely
- 5.12. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 5.13. Checking Mowing Area
- 5.14. Parking Safely
- 5.15. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 5.16. Protect Children
- 5.17. Operating on Slopes
- 5.18. Keep Riders Off
- 5.19. Towing Loads Safely
- 5.20. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 5.21. Driving Safely on Public Roads
- 5.22. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 5.23. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- 5.24. Prevent Fires
- 5.25. Handling Fuel Safely
- 5.26. Tire Safety
- 5.27. Checking Wheel Hardware
- 5.28. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 6. Machine Cleanout
- 6.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 6.2. Cleanout Areas
- 7. Assembly
- 7.1. Remove Tractor From Crate
- 7.2. Charge and Connect Battery
- 7.3. Check Tire Pressure
- 7.4. Adjust Mower Deck Level
- 7.5. Adjust Mower Deck Gage Wheels
- 7.6. Check Engine Oil Level
- 7.7. Check Machine Safety System
- 7.8. Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)
- 7.9. Start Engine
- 7.10. Test Safety Start System
- 7.11. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 8. Operating Controls
- 8.1. Operator Station Controls (E100)
- 8.2. Operator Station Controls (E110, E120, E130)
- 8.3. Operator Station Controls (E140, E150, E160, E170, E180)
- 9. Operating
- 9.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 9.2. Adjusting Seat
- 9.3. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 9.4. Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
- 9.5. Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- 9.6. Testing Safety Systems
- 9.7. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 9.8. Testing Park Brake
- 9.9. Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
- 9.10. Testing Seat Switch
- 9.11. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 9.12. Using the Park Brake
- 9.13. Using the Hourmeter and Service Reminder
- 9.14. Checking Fuel Level
- 9.15. Using Key Switch and Headlights
- 9.16. Starting the Engine
- 9.17. Idling the Engine
- 9.18. Stopping the Engine
- 9.19. Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- 9.20. Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
- 9.21. Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 9.22. Using Cruise Control (E120, E130, E150, E160, E170, E180)
- 9.23. Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- 9.24. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- 9.25. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- 9.26. Moving Machine by Hand
- 9.27. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 9.28. Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- 9.29. Using Weights
- 9.30. Using Tire Chains
- 9.31. Using Accessories
- 9.32. Choosing Mower Blades
- 9.33. Mowing Tips
- 9.34. Towing Loads
- 10. Service Intervals
- 10.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 10.2. Service Intervals
- 11. Service Lubrication
- 11.1. Lubricating Front Axle
- 11.2. Lubricating Pivot Points
- 12. Service Engine
- 12.1. Emissions Service Information
- 12.2. Avoid Fumes
- 12.3. Engine Oil
- 12.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 12.5. Changing John Deere Easy Change 30Second Oil Change System (If equipped)
- 12.6. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 12.7. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- 12.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (E100 and E110)
- 12.9. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (E120, E130, E140 and E150)
- 12.10. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (E160, E170 and E180)
- 12.11. Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
- 12.12. Checking Spark Plug
- 12.13. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 12.14. Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- 13. Service Transmission
- 13.1. Checking Transmission
- 14. Service Mower
- 14.1. Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Deck)
- 14.2. Removing Mower Deck
- 14.3. Installing Mower Deck
- 14.4. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- 14.5. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in. ) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks)
- 14.6. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 14.7. Servicing Mower Blades
- 14.8. Sharpening Blades
- 14.9. Balancing Blades
- 15. Service Electrical
- 15.1. Electrical
- 15.2. Service the Battery Safely
- 15.3. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 15.4. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 15.5. Using Booster Battery
- 15.6. Replacing Headlight Bulb
- 15.7. Replacing Fuse
- 16. Service Miscellaneous
- 16.1. Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- 16.2. Filling Fuel Tank
- 16.3. Lifting Machine
- 16.4. Checking Tire Pressure
- 16.5. Removing and Installing Hood
- 16.6. Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- 16.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 16.8. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 16.9. Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
- 16.10. Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
- 17. Troubleshooting
- 17.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 17.2. Electrical
- 17.3. Tractor
- 18. Storage
- 18.1. Storing Safety
- 18.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 18.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 18.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 19. Specifications
- 19.1. Automatic Model E100
- 19.2. Hydrostatic Model E110
- 19.3. Hydrostatic Model E120
- 19.4. Hydrostatic Models E130
- 19.5. Hydrostatic Models E140
- 19.6. Hydrostatic Models E160
- 19.7. Hydrostatic Models E170 and E180
- 19.8. Electrical System
- 19.9. Fuel System (All Models)
- 19.10. Capacities
- 19.11. Dimensions
- 19.12. Mower Deck 107 cm (42 in.)
- 19.13. Mower Deck 122 cm (48 in.)
- 19.14. Mower Deck 137 cm (54 in.)
- 19.15. Recommended Lubricants
- 20. Warranty
- 20.1. Product Warranty
- 20.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 20.3. Tire Warranty
- 20.4. Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
- 21. John Deere Quality Statement
- 21.1. John Deere Quality
- 22. Service Record
- 22.1. Record Service Dates
- 23. Slope Gauge
- 23.1. Slope Gauge Template






