John Deere TE Gator Utility Vehicles Operator Manual OMUC26262

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Special Messages
1.4 Attachments for Your Machine
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels with Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
4.3 Danger
4.4 Caution
4.5 Warning
4.6 Warning
4.7 Danger/Caution
4.8 Warning
4.9 Danger
4.10 Danger
4.11 SAE J2258 and ASME B56.8 Compliance
5 Safety Labels without Text
5.1 Safety Label Location
5.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
5.3 Help Prevent Injury When Dumping Loads
5.4 Avoid Injury From Explosion or Riders Falling Off
5.5 Avoid Injury From Batteries and Motor Exploding
5.6 Young Drivers Increase Chance of Death
5.7 Rollover or Falling Off May Cause Death
5.8 Avoid Injury From Electrical Burns or Battery Explosion
5.9 Drawbar Load
6 Safety
6.1 Operating Safely
6.2 Parking Safely
6.3 Protect Children and Prevent Accidents
6.4 Avoid Excessive Speeds
6.5 Avoid Tipping
6.6 Keep Riders Off Vehicle
6.7 Transport Loads Safely
6.8 Towing Loads Safely With Utility Vehicle
6.9 Operator Ability
6.10 Before Driving
6.11 Driving On Rough Terrain
6.12 Climbing Or Descending A Hill or Slope
6.13 Driving Across Slopes
6.14 Riding Through Water
6.15 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.16 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.17 Practice Safe Maintenance
6.18 Prevent Fires
6.19 Do Not Modify Machine
6.20 Tire Safety
6.21 Handling Fuel Safely
6.22 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Using Hand Holds
8.4 Adjusting Standard Seat
8.5 Adjusting Driver Seat with Optional Lever System
8.6 Testing Safety Systems
8.7 Using the Directional Control Switch
8.8 Using the LCD Charge Meter and the Hour Meter
8.9 Using the Service and Drive Switch
8.10 Using Park Brake
8.11 Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
8.12 Using the Cargo Box
8.13 Loading the Cargo Box
8.14 Emptying Cargo Box
8.15 Converting the Cargo Box to a Flat Bed
8.16 Converting the Flat Bed to a Cargo Box
8.17 Towing Loads
8.18 Using Correct Tires and Inflation
8.19 Towing the Utility Vehicle
8.20 Transporting the Utility Vehicle
8.21 Use Care In Handling and Servicing Batteries
8.22 Charging the Batteries
8.23 Using the Battery Charger
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
9.3 Part Numbers
10 Optional Attachments & Kits
10.1 Cab Classification According to EN15695-1 (for Application of Crop Protection Chemicals and Liquid Fertilizer)
10.2 Using a Trailer
11 Service Intervals
11.1 Servicing Your Machine
11.2 Break In
11.3 Every 25 Hours
11.4 Every 50 Hours
11.5 Every 50 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
11.6 Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
11.7 Every 1000 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)
11.8 As Needed
12 Service Battery
12.1 Battery Safety
12.2 Using Deep Cycle Batteries
12.3 Battery Position and Connection Diagram
12.4 Checking Batteries
12.5 Tighten Battery Terminal Connections
12.6 Tighten Battery Hold Downs
12.7 Cleaning or Replacing Batteries
12.8 Battery Electrolyte Guidelines
12.9 Checking Battery Condition
12.10 Using a Hydrometer
12.11 Battery Test Log
13 Service Steering & Brakes
13.1 Brake Fluid
13.2 Check Brake Fluid Level
13.3 Checking Brake Drums (Rear Brakes Only)
13.4 Checking Brake Lines (Rear Brakes Only)
13.5 Adjusting Park Brake
14 Service Electrical
14.1 Service Electrical
14.2 Replacing Headlight Bulb and Housing
14.3 Checking and Replacing Fuses
15 Service Miscellaneous
15.1 Lifting Machine
15.2 Tightening Wheel Hardware
15.3 Grease
15.4 Lubricating Front King Pins
15.5 Removing and Installing Hood
15.6 Replacing Cargo Box Tailgate Bushings
15.7 Cleaning and Repairing Cargo Box
15.8 Cleaning Vehicle Surfaces
15.9 Cleaning Plastic Hood and Body Panel Surfaces
15.10 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
16 Troubleshooting
16.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
16.2 Lights
16.3 Motor
16.4 Batteries
16.5 Battery Charger
16.6 Cargo Box
17 Storage
17.1 Storing Safety
17.2 Battery Storage
17.3 Preparing Batteries for Storage
17.4 Storing the Vehicle
17.5 Removing Vehicle from Storage
18 Specifications
18.1 Batteries
18.2 Torque Specifications
18.3 Motor
18.4 Contoller
18.5 Electrical
18.6 Travel Speeds
18.7 Steering and Brakes
18.8 Vehicle Dimensions
18.9 Ground Clearance
18.10 Weights and Capacities
18.11 Charger
18.12 Tires
18.13 Recommended Lubricants
19 Warranty
19.1 Product Warranty
19.2 Tire Warranty
19.3 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