John Deere TE Gator Utility Vehicles Operator Manual OMM161938

Description

• Model List:
  • TE Gator Utility Vehicles

• 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
• 2. Product Identification
• 2.1. Record Identification Numbers
• 3. Table of Contents
• 4. Safety Labels
• 4.1. Safety Label Location
• 5. Safety Labels
• 5.1. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
• 5.2. WARNING M154111
• 5.2.1. ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH
• 5.3. CAUTION M150928
• 5.3.1. BEFORE LEAVING VEHICLE
• 5.4. WARNING M150928
• 5.4.1. YOUNG DRIVERS INCREASE CHANCE OF DEATH
• 5.5. WARNING M157240
• 5.5.1. AVOID INJURY FROM EXPLOSION
• 5.5.2. RIDERS CAN FALL OFF AND BE KILLED
• 5.6. DANGER POISON
• 5.6.1. CAUTION
• 5.7. Battery Charger Safety Labels
• 5.7.1. CAUTION
• 5.7.2. WARNING
• 5.7.3. CAUTION
• 5.8. SAE J2258 and ASME B56.8 Compliance
• 5.9. Supervisor Safety Responsibilities
• 5.10. Operator Training Required
• 5.11. Operating Safely
• 5.12. Parking Safely
• 5.13. Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
• 5.14. Avoid Excessive Speeds
• 5.15. Avoid Tipping
• 5.16. Keep Riders Off Vehicle
• 5.17. Transport Loads Safely
• 5.18. Towing Loads Safely With Utility Vehicle
• 5.19. Before Driving
• 5.20. Driving On Rough Terrain
• 5.21. Climbing Or Descending A Hill
• 5.22. Driving Across Slopes
• 5.23. Riding Through Water
• 5.24. Checking Wheel Hardware
• 5.25. Wear Appropriate Clothing
• 5.26. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 5.27. Prevent Fires
• 5.28. Do Not Modify Machine
• 5.29. Tire Safety
• 5.30. Handling Fuel Safely
• 5.30.1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely…
• 5.31. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
• 6. Operating
• 6.1. Daily Operating Checklist
• 6.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
• 6.3. Operator Station Controls
• 6.3.1. Foot/Platform Controls
• 6.4. Using Hand Holds
• 6.5. Adjusting Standard Seat
• 6.6. Adjusting Driver Seat With Optional Lever System
• 6.7. Testing Safety Systems
• 6.7.1. Test 1 (REVERSE WARNING ALARM)
• 6.7.2. Test 2 (ROLLAWAY ALARM)
• 6.7.3. Test 3 (OPERATOR PRESENCE)
• 6.7.4. Test 4 (CHARGER INTERLOCK)
• 6.8. Using the Directional Control Switch
• 6.9. Using the LED Charge Meter and the Hour Meter
• 6.9.1. Charge Meter
• 6.9.2. Hour Meter
• 6.10. Using the LCD Charge Meter and the Hour Meter
• 6.10.1. Charge Meter
• 6.10.2. Hour Meter
• 6.11. Using the Service and Drive Switch
• 6.11.1. Service Position
• 6.11.2. Drive Position
• 6.12. Using Park Brake
• 6.12.1. Locking the Park Brake
• 6.12.2. Unlocking the Park Brake
• 6.13. Starting the Vehicle
• 6.14. Stopping and Parking the Vehicle
• 6.15. Using the Cargo Box
• 6.15.1. Raising and Lowering with Manual Lift
• 6.15.2. Raising and Lowering with Power Lift
• 6.15.3. Locking Box in Raised Position
• 6.15.4. Operating the Tailgate
• 6.15.5. Using Cargo Box Tie Downs
• 6.15.6. Removing the Tailgate
• 6.15.7. Operating in Flat Bed Mode
• 6.16. Loading the Cargo Box
• 6.16.1. Box Volume Capacity
• 6.17. Emptying Cargo Box
• 6.18. Towing Loads
• 6.19. Using Correct Tires and Inflation
• 6.19.1. Inflation
• 6.20. Towing the Utility Vehicle
• 6.21. Transporting the Utility Vehicle
• 6.22. Use Care In Handling and Servicing Batteries
• 6.22.1. Prevent Battery Explosions
• 6.22.2. Charging Safety
• 6.23. Using the Battery Charger
• 6.23.1. Battery Charger Safety
• 6.23.2. Charging Procedure
• 7. Replacement Parts
• 7.1. Service Literature
• 7.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
• 7.2. Part Numbers
• 8. Service Intervals
• 8.1. Servicing Your Machine
• 8.2. Break In
• 8.2.1. After First 5 Hours
• 8.2.2. After First 10 Hours
• 8.3. Every 25 Hours
• 8.4. Every 50 Hours
• 8.5. Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
• 8.6. As Needed
• 9. Service Battery
• 9.1. Battery Safety
• 9.2. Using Deep Cycle Batteries
• 9.2.1. Electrolyte and Specific Gravity
• 9.3. Battery Position and Connection Diagram
• 9.4. Checking Batteries
• 9.5. Tighten Battery Terminal Connections
• 9.6. Tighten Battery Hold Downs
• 9.7. Cleaning or Replacing Batteries
• 9.7.1. Cleaning Batteries
• 9.7.2. Replace Batteries
• 9.8. Checking Battery Electrolyte Levels
• 9.9. Battery Electrolyte Guidelines
• 9.9.1. Automatic Watering Devices
• 9.9.2. Checking Electrolyte LevelBefore Charging
• 9.9.3. Check Electrolyte LevelAfter Charging
• 9.10. Checking Battery Condition
• 9.10.1. Hydrometer
• 9.11. Using a Hydrometer
• 9.12. Battery Test Log
• 10. Service Electrical
• 10.1. Replacing Headlight Bulb and Housing
• 10.1.1. Remove Headlight Bulb
• 10.1.2. Install Headlight Bulb
• 10.1.3. Replace Headlight Housing
• 10.2. Checking and Replacing Fuses
• 11. Service Miscellaneous
• 11.1. Wheel Hardware, Tightening
• 11.1.1. Front Wheel Bolts
• 11.1.2. Rear wheel Nuts
• 11.2. Lubricating Front King Pins
• 11.3. Removing and Installing Hood
• 11.3.1. Removing Hood
• 11.3.2. Installing Hood
• 11.4. Replacing Cargo Box Tailgate Bushings
• 11.5. Cleaning and Repairing Cargo Box
• 11.5.1. Repairing Accessory Tubes
• 11.5.2. Cargo Box Floor
• 11.6. Cleaning Plastic Hood and Body Panel Surfaces
• 11.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
• 11.7.1. Cleaning
• 11.7.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
• 11.7.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
• 12. Troubleshooting
• 12.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
• 12.2. Batteries
• 12.3. Battery Charger
• 12.4. Cargo Box
• 13. Storage
• 13.1. Storing Safety
• 13.2. Battery Storage
• 13.3. Batteries for Storage, Preparing Storage, Preparing Batteries for
• 13.4. Storing the Vehicle
• 13.5. Removing Vehicle from Storage
• 14. Specifications
• 14.1. Batteries
• 14.2. Torque Specifications
• 14.3. Controller
• 14.4. Electrical
• 14.5. Travel Speeds
• 14.6. Steering and Brakes
• 14.7. Vehicle Dimensions
• 14.8. Ground Clearance
• 14.9. Capacities
• 14.10. Charger
• 14.10.1. Inflation Pressure
• 14.11. Recommended Lubricants
• 15. Warranty
• 15.1. Product Warranty
• 15.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small OffRoad Gas Engines)
• 15.3. Tire Warranty
• 15.4. Battery Warranty
• 16. John Deere Quality Statement
• 16.1. John Deere Quality
• 17. Service Record
• 17.1. Record Service Dates