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Model List:
- S100 Tractor
- S110 Tractor
- S120 Tractor
- S130 Tractor
- S140 Tractor
- S160 Tractor
- S170 Tractor
- S180 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
- 1.5. Spark Arrestor
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3.2. Register Your Product and Warranty Online
- 4. Safety Labels with Text
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
- 4.3. WARNING
- 4.4. CAUTION
- 4.5. Avoid Injury From Hot Surface
- 4.6. CAUTION
- 5. Safety Labels without Text
- 5.1. Safety Label Location
- 5.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- 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 Getting Caught in Belts
- 5.7. Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- 5.8. Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- 5.9. Avoid Injury from Hot Surfaces
- 5.10. Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
- 5.11. Use Your Mower Safely
- 5.12. Preventing Injuries
- 5.13. Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
- 5.14. Prevent Fires
- 5.15. Parking Safely
- 5.16. Additional Safety Information
- 6. Machine Cleanout
- 6.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 6.2. Cleanout Areas
- 7. Operating Controls
- 7.1. Operators Station Controls Models S100, S110, and S120
- 7.2. Operators Station Controls Models S130, S140, S160, S170, and S180
- 8. Operating
- 8.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 8.2. Adjusting Seat
- 8.3. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 8.4. Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
- 8.5. Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- 8.6. Testing Safety Systems
- 8.7. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 8.8. Testing Park Brake
- 8.9. Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
- 8.10. Testing Seat Switch
- 8.11. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 8.12. Using the Park Brake
- 8.13. Checking Fuel Level (If Equipped)
- 8.14. Using Hourmeter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- 8.15. Using Key Switch and Headlights
- 8.16. Starting the Engine
- 8.17. Idling the Engine
- 8.18. Stopping the Engine
- 8.19. Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
- 8.20. Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 8.21. Using Cruise Control (If Equipped)
- 8.22. Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- 8.23. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- 8.24. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- 8.25. Moving Machine by Hand
- 8.26. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 8.27. Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- 8.28. Using Weights
- 8.29. Using Tire Chains
- 8.30. Using Accessories
- 8.31. Choosing Mower Blades
- 8.32. Mowing Tips
- 8.33. Towing Loads
- 9. Service Intervals
- 9.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 9.2. Service Intervals
- 10. Service Lubrication
- 10.1. Lubricating Front Axle
- 10.2. Lubricating Pivot Points
- 11. Service Engine
- 11.1. Emissions Service Information
- 11.2. Avoid Fumes
- 11.3. Engine Oil
- 11.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 11.5. Changing John Deere Easy Change 30Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
- 11.6. Changing Engine Oil and Filter on models not equipped with the John Deere Easy Change 30Second Oil Change System
- 11.7. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- 11.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S100 and S110)
- 11.9. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S120, S130, and S140)
- 11.10. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S160, S170, and S180)
- 11.11. Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
- 11.12. Checking Spark Plug
- 11.13. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 11.14. Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- 12. Service Transmission
- 12.1. Checking Transmission
- 13. Service Mower
- 13.1. Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (42 in, 48 in, and 54 in Mower Deck)
- 13.2. Removing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
- 13.3. Removing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- 13.4. Installing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
- 13.5. Installing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- 13.6. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 in Mower Deck)
- 13.7. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- 13.8. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.9. Servicing Mower Blades
- 13.10. Sharpening Blades
- 13.11. Balancing Blades
- 14. Service Electrical
- 14.1. Electrical
- 14.2. Service the Battery Safely
- 14.3. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 14.4. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 14.5. Using Booster Battery
- 14.6. Replacing Headlight Bulb
- 14.7. Replacing Fuse
- 15. Service Miscellaneous
- 15.1. Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- 15.2. Filling Fuel Tank
- 15.3. Lifting Machine
- 15.4. Checking Tire Pressure
- 15.5. Removing and Installing Hood
- 15.6. Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- 15.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 15.8. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 15.9. Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
- 15.10. Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
- 16. Troubleshooting
- 16.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 16.2. Electrical
- 16.3. Tractor
- 17. Storage
- 17.1. Storing Safety
- 17.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 17.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 17.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 18. Specifications
- 18.1. Hydrostatic Model S100
- 18.2. Hydrostatic Model S110
- 18.3. Hydrostatic Models S120, S130, S140, and S160
- 18.4. Hydrostatic Models S170 and S180
- 18.5. Electrical System
- 18.6. Fuel System (All Models)
- 18.7. Capacities
- 18.8. Dimensions
- 18.9. Mower Deck 107 cm (42 in)
- 18.10. Mower Deck 122 cm (48 in)
- 18.11. Mower Deck 137 cm (54 in)
- 18.12. Recommended Lubricants
- 19. Warranty
- 19.1. Product Warranty
- 19.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 19.3. Tire Warranty
- 19.4. Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
- 20. John Deere Quality Statement
- 20.1. John Deere Quality
- 21. Service Record
- 21.1. Record Service Dates
- 22. Slope Gauge
- 22.1. Slope Gauge Template






