John Deere LX255, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, LX288 Lawn Tractors Operator Manual OMM142612

Description

• Model List:
  • LX255 Lawn Tractor
  • LX277 Lawn Tractor
  • LX277AWS Lawn Tractor
  • LX279 Lawn Tractor
  • LX288 Lawn Tractor

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
• 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
• 1.3. Special Messages
• 2. Product Identification
• 2.1. Record Identification Numbers
• 3. Table of Contents
• 3.1. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
• 3.2. Machine Safety Labels
• 3.2.1. WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• 3.2.2. DANGER ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
• 3.2.3. WARNING LOADED SPRING
• 3.2.4. DANGER
• 3.3. Emission Control System Certification Label
• 3.4. Emission Compliance Period
• 3.5. Operating Safely
• 3.6. Checking Mowing Area
• 3.7. Parking Safely
• 3.8. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
• 3.8.1. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS
• 3.8.2. PROTECT CHILDREN
• 3.9. Avoid Tipping
• 3.10. Keep Riders Off
• 3.11. Wear Appropriate Clothing
• 3.12. Driving Safely on Public Roads
• 3.13. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 3.14. Tire Safety
• 3.15. Handling Fuel Safely
• 3.16. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
• 4. Operating
• 4.1. Daily Operating Checklist
• 4.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
• 4.3. Operator Station Controls
• 4.4. Miscellaneous Controls
• 4.5. Adjusting Seat
• 4.5.1. To adjust seat position
• 4.5.2. To adjust seat for ride comfort
• 4.6. Testing Safety Systems
• 4.7. Testing Park Brake Switch
• 4.8. Testing Park Brake
• 4.9. Testing PTO Switch
• 4.10. Testing Seat Switch
• 4.11. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
• 4.12. Using Park Brake
• 4.12.1. Locking park brake
• 4.12.2. Unlocking park brake
• 4.13. Using Headlights
• 4.14. Using Fuel Gauge
• 4.15. Checking Indicator Lights
• 4.16. Starting Engine
• 4.17. Idling Engine
• 4.18. Stopping Engine
• 4.19. Using Travel Pedals on Automatic Transmission
• 4.19.1. To travel forward
• 4.19.2. To travel in reverse
• 4.19.3. To stop travel
• 4.20. Using Reverse Implement Option
• 4.21. Using Mower Lift Lever
• 4.21.1. MOWING (FORWARD) POSITION
• 4.21.2. FLOAT (MIDDLE) POSITION
• 4.21.3. TRANSPORT (BACK) POSITION
• 4.22. Using Cruise Control
• 4.22.1. Engage cruise control
• 4.22.2. Disengage cruise control
• 4.23. Using PTO (Power TakeOff)
• 4.23.1. To Engage PTO
• 4.23.2. To Disengage PTO
• 4.24. Pushing Machine
• 4.25. Transporting Machine on Trailer
• 4.26. Using Wheel Weights
• 4.26.1. Using front weights
• 4.26.2. Using rear weights
• 4.27. Installing Tire Chains
• 4.28. Mowing Tips
• 5. Replacement Parts
• 5.1. Service Literature
• 5.2. Part Numbers
• 5.2.1. Air Cleaner Element (Foam)
• 5.2.2. Air Cleaner Element (Paper)
• 5.2.3. Oil Filter
• 5.2.4. Spark Plug
• 5.2.5. Traction Drive Belt
• 5.2.6. Lightbulbs
• 6. Service Intervals
• 6.1. Servicing Your Machine
• 6.2. Before Each Use
• 6.3. After First 5 Hours
• 6.4. Break In (After First 25 Hours of Operation)
• 6.5. Break In (After First 50 Hours of Operation)
• 6.6. Annually or at Hours of Operation (whichever comes first)
• 6.7. Every Two Years (Or At Hours Of Operation, Whichever Comes First)
• 6.8. Hours
• 6.9. Hours
• 6.10. Hours
• 6.11. Hours
• 7. Service Lubrication
• 7.0.1. The following greases are preferred
• 7.1. Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles
• 7.2. Lubricating Front Axle Center Pivot on All Wheel Steer Tractors
• 7.3. Lubricating Rear Steering Pivots on AllWheel Steer Tractors
• 8. Service Engine
• 8.1. Avoid Fumes
• 8.2. Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
• 8.3. Engine Oil (Gas)
• 8.3.1. The following John Deere oils are preferred
• 8.3.2. Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi…
• 8.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
• 8.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
• 8.6. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
• 8.7. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Kohler 13hp or 15hp Engines)
• 8.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Kawasaki Air Cooled, 17hp Engine)
• 8.9. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Kawasaki Liquid Cooled, 17hp Engine)
• 8.10. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Briggs and Stratton 16hp or 18hp Engines))
• 8.11. Checking Spark Plug
• 8.12. Service Cooling System Safely
• 8.13. Engine Coolant
• 8.14. Engine Coolant Drain Interval
• 8.15. Checking Coolant Level (LX279)
• 8.16. Draining Cooling System (LX279)
• 8.17. Flushing Cooling System (LX279)
• 8.18. Filling Cooling System (LX279)
• 8.19. Adjusting Carburetor
• 8.20. Replacing Fuel Filter
• 9. Service Transmission
• 9.1. Hydrostatic Transmission Oil
• 9.2. Checking Transmission Oil Level
• 9.3. Adjusting Cruise Control Lever Tension
• 10. Service Electrical
• 10.1. Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
• 10.2. Removing and Installing the Battery
• 10.2.1. Removing
• 10.2.2. Installing
• 10.3. Clean Battery and Terminals
• 10.4. Using Booster Battery
• 10.5. Replacing Fuse
• 10.6. Replacing Headlight Bulb
• 10.7. Replacing Indicator Light Bulbs
• 11. Service Miscellaneous
• 11.1. Filling Fuel Tank
• 11.2. Adjusting Hood Latch
• 11.3. Removing and Installing Hood
• 11.3.1. Removing
• 11.3.2. Installing
• 11.4. Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
• 11.5. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
• 11.5.1. Cleaning
• 11.5.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
• 11.5.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
• 12. Troubleshooting
• 12.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
• 12.2. Electrical
• 12.3. Tractor
• 12.4. Attachment
• 13. Storage
• 13.1. Storing Safety
• 13.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
• 13.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
• 13.3.1. Engine
• 13.4. Removing Machine From Storage
• 14. Assembly
• 14.1. Install Steering Wheel
• 14.2. Connect and Check Battery
• 14.3. Check Engine Oil Level
• 14.4. Check Tire Pressure
• 15. Specifications
• 15.1. Specifications
• 15.1.1. Engine Model LX255
• 15.1.2. Engine Model LX277, LX277AWS, and LX279
• 15.1.3. Engine Model LX288
• 15.1.4. Fuel System
• 15.1.5. Drive Train
• 15.1.6. Travel Speeds
• 15.1.7. Electrical System
• 15.1.8. Battery
• 15.1.9. Tires / Wheels
• 15.1.10. Steering and Brakes
• 15.1.11. Dimensions
• 15.1.12. Capacities
• 15.2. Recommended Lubricants
• 15.2.1. Grease
• 16. Warranty
• 16.1. Product Warranty
• 16.2. John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small OffRoad Gas Engines)
• 16.3. Tire Warranty
• 16.4. Limited Battery Warranty
• 17. John Deere Quality Statement
• 17.1. John Deere Quality
• 18. Service Record
• 18.1. Record Service Dates