John Deere X500 Multi-Terrain Series Tractors Operator Manual OMM153412

Description

• 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