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Model List:
- X500 Multi-Terrain Series 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. Attachments for Your Machine
- 2. Product Identification
- 2.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 2.1.1. John Deere Select Series
- 3. Table of Contents
- 4. Safety Labels
- 4.1. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- 4.1.1. ROTATING BLADETHROWN OBJECTS
- 4.1.2. ROTATING BLADE
- 4.2. WARNING
- 4.2.1. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- 4.3. WARNING
- 4.3.1. To avoid injury from loaded spring
- 4.3.2. ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
- 4.4. DANGER CAUTION
- 4.5. Emission Control System Certification Label
- 4.6. Emission Compliance Period
- 4.7. Certification
- 4.8. Operating Safely
- 4.9. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 4.10. Checking Mowing Area
- 4.11. Parking Safely
- 4.12. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 4.12.1. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS
- 4.13. Protect Children
- 4.14. Avoid Tipping
- 4.15. Keep Riders Off
- 4.16. Towing Loads Safely
- 4.17. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 4.18. Driving Safely on Public Roads
- 4.19. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 4.20. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- 4.21. Prevent Fires
- 4.22. Handling Fuel Safely
- 4.22.1. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely…
- 4.23. Tire Safety
- 4.24. Checking Wheel Hardware
- 4.25. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 5. Operating Controls
- 5.1. Operator Station Controls
- 6. Operating
- 6.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 6.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 6.3. Adjusting Seat
- 6.3.1. Adjusting Seat Position
- 6.3.2. Adjusting Ride Comfort
- 6.4. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 6.5. Checking and Adjusting Mower Level
- 6.5.1. Method One
- 6.5.2. Method Two
- 6.6. Adjusting Mower Wheels
- 6.7. Testing Safety Systems
- 6.8. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 6.9. Testing Park Brake
- 6.10. Testing PTO Switch
- 6.11. Testing Seat Switch
- 6.12. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 6.13. Using Park Brake
- 6.13.1. Locking Park Brake
- 6.13.2. Unlocking Park Brake
- 6.14. Using Key Switch
- 6.15. Using Headlights
- 6.16. Using Instrument Panel
- 6.16.1. A Battery Discharge Indicator
- 6.16.2. B Hour Meter
- 6.16.3. C ServiceMinder
- 6.16.4. D Coolant Temperature Indicator (X520, X540)
- 6.16.5. E Mower / PTO Indicator
- 6.16.6. F Fuel Gauge
- 6.16.7. G Oil Pressure Indicator
- 6.17. Starting the Engine
- 6.18. Stopping the Engine
- 6.19. Using Travel Controls
- 6.19.1. Forward Travel
- 6.19.2. Reverse Travel
- 6.19.3. Stopping
- 6.20. Using Cruise Control
- 6.20.1. Engaging Cruise Control
- 6.20.2. Disengaging Cruise Control
- 6.21. Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
- 6.22. Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- 6.23. Using Mower Attachment / Mower Lift Pedal
- 6.23.1. Mowing Position
- 6.23.2. Transport Position
- 6.24. Using Mower /PTO Engagement Lever
- 6.25. Using Traction Assist
- 6.25.1. Engaging Traction Assist
- 6.25.2. Disengaging Traction Assist
- 6.26. Pushing Machine (Using FreeWheeling Lever)
- 6.27. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
- 6.27.1. Checking For Plugging While Driving
- 6.27.2. Removing Debris From Inspection Points
- 6.28. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 6.29. Using Weights
- 6.30. Snow Chains (X534AWS), Using
- 6.31. Using Accessories
- 6.31.1. Using Heavy Duty CargO Mount
- 6.32. Mowing Tips
- 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. Service Intervals
- 8.2.1. BreakIn after 8 Hours
- 8.2.2. BreakIn after 50 Hours
- 8.2.3. Every 50 Hours or Annually
- 8.2.4. Every 100 Hours or Annually
- 8.2.5. Every 200 Hours
- 8.2.6. Every 400 Hours or Every Two Years
- 9. Service Lubrication
- 9.0.1. The following greases are preferred
- 9.1. Lubricating Pivot Points
- 9.2. Lubricating Front Axle
- 9.3. Lubricating Rear UJoints (4Wheel Steer Models)
- 9.4. Lubricating Lift Pedal Assembly
- 9.5. Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (X534, X540)
- 9.6. Lubricating Front Steering Link (X534)
- 10. Service Engine
- 10.1. Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- 10.2. Avoid Fumes
- 10.3. Engine Oil
- 10.3.1. The following John Deere oils are preferred
- 10.3.2. Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi…
- 10.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 10.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 10.6. Cleaning Air Intake/Radiator Screen and Cooling/Radiator Fins
- 10.6.1. Air Cooled Engine (X500, X534)
- 10.6.2. Liquid Cooled Engine (X520, X540)
- 10.7. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
- 10.8. Checking Spark Plug
- 10.9. Adjusting Carburetor
- 10.10. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 10.11. Recommended Engine Coolant
- 10.12. Servicing Cooling System (X520, X540)
- 10.12.1. Checking Coolant Level
- 10.12.2. Draining Cooling System
- 10.12.3. Flushing Cooling System
- 10.12.4. Filling Cooling System
- 10.13. Checking Coolant Hoses (X520, X540)
- 11. Service Transmission
- 11.1. Transmission Oil
- 11.2. Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- 11.3. Changing Transaxle Oil (All Models) and Filters (X534, X540 Models)
- 12. Service Mower
- 12.1. Removing Mower (48 and 54 Mowers)
- 12.1.1. X500 and X520
- 12.1.2. X534 and X540
- 12.1.3. X500 and X520
- 12.1.4. X534 and X540
- 12.2. Installing Mower (48 and 54 Mowers)
- 12.2.1. X500 and X520
- 12.2.2. X534 and X540
- 12.3. Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (48 and 54 Mowers)
- 12.4. Adjusting Lift Assist Spring (X500, X520)
- 12.5. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Primary) (48 and 54 Mowers)
- 12.6. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Secondary) (48 and 54 Mowers)
- 12.7. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 12.8. Servicing Mower Blades
- 12.8.1. Removing Mower Blades
- 12.8.2. Installing Mower Blades
- 12.9. Sharpening Blades
- 12.10. Balancing Blades
- 13. Service Electrical
- 13.1. Service the Battery Safely
- 13.2. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 13.2.1. Removing
- 13.2.2. Installing
- 13.3. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 13.4. Using Booster Battery
- 13.5. Replacing Headlight Bulb
- 13.6. Replacing Fuse
- 14. Service Miscellaneous
- 14.1. Using Proper Fuel
- 14.2. Filling Fuel Tank
- 14.3. Checking Tire Pressure
- 14.4. Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
- 14.4.1. Removing
- 14.4.2. Installing
- 14.5. Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
- 14.5.1. Removing
- 14.5.2. Installing
- 14.6. Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- 14.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 14.7.1. Cleaning
- 14.7.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
- 14.7.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
- 15. Troubleshooting
- 15.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 15.2. Electrical
- 15.3. Machine
- 16. Storage
- 16.1. Storing Safety
- 16.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 16.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 16.3.1. Engine
- 16.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 17. Specifications
- 17.0.1. X500 and X534
- 17.0.2. X520 and X540
- 17.1. Drivetrain
- 17.2. Fuel System
- 17.3. Electrical System
- 17.4. Capacities
- 17.5. Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- 17.6. Dimensions
- 17.7. Edge
- 17.8. Edge
- 17.9. Recommended Lubricants
- 17.9.1. Grease
- 18. Warranty
- 18.1. Product Warranty
- 18.2. John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small OffRoad Ga…
- 18.3. Tire Warranty
- 18.4. Limited Battery Warranty
- 18.4.1. TO SECURE WARRANTY SERVICE
- 18.4.2. FREE REPLACEMENT
- 18.4.3. PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT
- 18.4.4. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
- 18.4.5. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERS REMEDIES
- 18.4.6. NO DEALER WARRANTY
- 18.4.7. PRO RATA MONTHS OF ADJUSTMENT
- 19. John Deere Quality Statement
- 19.1. John Deere Quality
- 20. Service Record
- 20.1. Record Service Dates




