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Model List:
- S220 Riding Lawn Tractor
- S240 Riding Lawn 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 Model S240
- 7.2. Operators Station Controls Model S220
- 8. Operating
- 8.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 8.2. Adjusting Seat
- 8.3. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 8.4. Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level (42A Mower Deck)
- 8.5. Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level (48A Mower Deck)
- 8.6. Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels (42A Mower Deck)
- 8.7. Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels (48A Mower Deck)
- 8.8. Testing Safety Systems
- 8.9. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 8.10. Testing Park Brake
- 8.11. Testing Attachment Engagement Switch
- 8.12. Testing Seat Switch
- 8.13. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 8.14. Using the Park Brake
- 8.15. Using Hourmeter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- 8.16. Using Key Switch and Headlights
- 8.17. Starting the Engine
- 8.18. Idling the Engine
- 8.19. Stopping the Engine
- 8.20. Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
- 8.21. Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 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 (42A Mower Deck)
- 8.32. Choosing Mower Blades (48A Mower Deck)
- 8.33. Mowing Tips
- 8.34. 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 (42A Mower Deck)
- 10.3. Lubricating Pivot Points (48A Mower Deck)
- 11. Service Engine
- 11.1. Emissions Service Information
- 11.2. Avoid Fumes
- 11.3. Gasoline Engine Oil
- 11.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 11.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Model S220)
- 11.6. Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Model S240)
- 11.7. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- 11.8. Cleaning Engine Shroud
- 11.9. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
- 11.10. Checking Spark Plug
- 11.11. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 11.12. Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- 12. Service Transmission
- 12.1. Checking Transmission
- 13. Service Mower
- 13.1. Removing Mower Deck (42A Mower Deck)
- 13.2. Removing Mower Deck (48A Mower Deck)
- 13.3. Installing Mower Deck (42A Mower Deck)
- 13.4. Installing Mower Deck (48A Mower Deck)
- 13.5. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A Mower Deck)
- 13.6. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A Mower Deck)
- 13.7. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.8. Servicing Mower Blades
- 13.9. Sharpening Blades
- 13.10. 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. Gasoline Fuel for 4Cycle Engines
- 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. Model S240
- 18.2. Model S220
- 18.3. Electrical System
- 18.4. Fuel System
- 18.5. Capacities
- 18.6. Dimensions
- 18.7. Recommended Lubricants
- 18.8. Mower Deck
- 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






