Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Professional Use Only
1.3 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.4 Machine Use
1.5 Special Messages
1.6 Service Literature
1.7 Parts
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the No-Text Machine Safety Labels
4.3 Read Operators Manual
4.4 Avoid Injury from Tipping
4.5 Avoid Injury or Death From Crushing
4.6 Avoid Injury from Fan
4.7 Avoid Injury from Battery Gases and Acids
4.8 Avoid Injury from Radiator, Coolant Gases and Fluids
4.9 CE Certification, Specification and Sound Labels
4.10 F-Gas
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Checking Mowing Area
5.5 Parking Safely
5.6 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
5.7 Protect Children
5.8 Operating on Slopes
5.9 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.10 Use Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Properly
5.11 Keep Riders Off
5.12 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.13 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.14 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.15 Towing Loads Safely
5.16 Maintenance and Storage
5.17 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.18 Prevent Fires
5.19 Transport Safely
5.20 Tire Safety
5.21 Handling Fuel Safely
5.22 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Machine Cleanout
6.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
6.2 Cleanout Areas
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls
7.2 Standard Seat
7.3 Deluxe Seat
7.4 Cab Controls (Optional)
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Adjusting Cab Mirrors
8.4 Checking and Adjusting Cab Doors
8.5 Opening Cab Doors
8.6 Operating Cab Windows
8.7 Using Seat Belt
8.8 Adjusting Standard Seat
8.9 Adjusting Deluxe Seat
8.10 Using Throttle Lever
8.11 Using Park Brake
8.12 Using Parking Light
8.13 Adjusting Steering Wheel
8.14 Unlocking Front Wheel Motors
8.15 Using Weight Transfer System
8.16 Hour Meter
8.17 Testing Safety Systems
8.18 Testing Lower Lock Switch
8.19 Testing Park Brake Switch
8.20 Testing Seat Switch
8.21 Testing Neutral Switch
8.22 Testing Park Brake
8.23 Starting the Engine
8.24 Driving Machine
8.25 Stopping the Engine
8.26 Driving Mower To Work Site
8.27 Lifting and Lowering the Mower(s)
8.28 Using Cross Cut Switch
8.29 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
9.3 Part Numbers
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Every Two Days
10.3 After First 20 Hours
10.4 After First 50 Hours
10.5 Every 50 Hours
10.6 Every 150 Hours
10.7 Every 250 Hours
10.8 Every 300 Hours
10.9 Every 600 Hours or Yearly
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricate Rear Axle
11.3 Lubricate Lift Cilinders
11.4 Lubricate Wing Arm – 1515
12 Service Engine
12.1 Avoid Fumes
12.2 Engine Oil
12.3 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.4 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.5 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
12.6 Checking and Replacing Air Filter Elements
12.7 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
12.8 Cleaning Rubber Dust Unloading Valve
12.9 Service Cooling System Safely
12.10 Recommended Engine Coolant
12.11 Servicing Cooling System
12.12 Bleeding Cooling System
12.13 Servicing Belt
12.14 Servicing Fuel Filter
12.15 Checking Sediment Bowl
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
13.2 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
13.3 Changing Hydraulic Oil
13.4 Changing Hydraulic Filters
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 Relay and Fuses
14.7 Checking the White Box
15 Service Miscellaneous
15.1 Diesel Fuel
15.2 Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
15.3 Filling Fuel Tank
15.4 Checking Tire Pressure
15.5 Checking Wheel Bolts
15.6 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
15.7 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
15.8 Raising Hood
16 Troubleshooting
16.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
16.2 Engine
16.3 Electrical
16.4 Vehicle
16.5 Steering
16.6 Hydraulic Drive System
16.7 Driving
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 Assembly
18.1 Bag of Parts
18.2 Charge The Battery Safely
18.3 Charge The Battery
18.4 Check Fluid Levels
18.5 Checking Machine Safety System
18.6 Checking Tire Pressure
19 Specifications
19.1 Engine Specifications
19.2 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
19.3 Electrical System
19.4 Battery
19.5 Tires
19.6 Capacities
19.7 Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas
19.8 Dimensions
19.9 Recommended Lubricants
19.10 Tightening Torque
20 Declaration of Conformity
20.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
21 Service Statement
21.1 John Deere Parts
21.2 The Right Tools
21.3 Well-Trained Technicians
21.4 Prompt Service
22 Service Records
22.1 Record Service Dates