Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Professional Use Only
1.4 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.5 Machine Use
1.6 Special Messages
1.7 Attachments for Your Machine
1.8 Service Literature
1.9 Parts
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels without Text
4.1 Safety Label Location (No Cab)
4.2 Safety Label Location (Cab)
4.3 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
4.4 Avoid Crushing
4.5 Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
4.6 Hot Surfaces
4.7 Maintain Steering Control and Stability
4.8 Avoid Injury from Exposure to Loud Noise
4.9 Help Avoid Injury
4.10 Help Avoid Injury
4.11 Avoid Injury from Tipping
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 Clean Out
6.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
6.2 Clean Out Areas
6.3 Install Enclosure Kit
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls
7.2 Seat Controls
7.3 Air Temperature Controls (Cab)
8 Operating Machine
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Entering and Exiting Machine (Cab)
8.4 Testing Safety Systems
8.5 Testing PTO Switch
8.6 Testing Seat and Park Brake Switch
8.7 Testing the Park Brake
8.8 Using Proper Ballast
8.9 Adjusting Seat (Deluxe Suspension)
8.10 Adjusting Seat (Comfort Adjust Suspension)
8.11 Using Seat Belt
8.12 Adjusting Steering Column
8.13 Using PTO Switch
8.14 Using Key Switch (1550)
8.15 Using Key Switch (1570, 1575, 1580, and 1585)
8.16 Using Throttle Lever
8.17 Using Cab Controls
8.18 Opening Engine Cover
8.19 Opening Service Hatch
8.20 Using Four Wheel Drive (4WD) (1550, 1570, 1575)
8.21 Using Four Wheel Drive (4WD) (1580 and 1585)
8.22 Using Two-Speed Transaxle (1580 and 1585)
8.23 Using Display (1550)
8.24 Using Display (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
8.25 Using Service Menu Displays
8.26 Display Setup Menu
8.27 Pass-Codes
8.28 Machine Status Pop-Up Notifications
8.29 Using Service Timers
8.30 Understanding Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
8.31 Diesel Particulate Filter Load Level and Value
8.32 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Functionality
8.33 Using Hydrostatic Pedals
8.34 Using Brakes
8.35 Using Traction Assist Pedal
8.36 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve (1550)
8.37 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
8.38 Raising and Lowering ROPS
8.39 Raising and Lowering the Attachment
8.40 Using Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Levers
8.41 Starting Engine
8.42 Stopping Engine
8.43 Transporting Machine
8.44 Moving Machine with Engine Off
8.45 Transporting Machine on Trailer
8.46 Using Power Outlet
9 Service Intervals
9.1 Servicing Your Machine
9.2 Break-In
9.3 Every 50 Hours or Yearly
9.4 Every 100 Hours
9.5 Every 250 Hours
9.6 Every 500 Hours
9.7 Every 1000 Hours
9.8 Every 1500 Hours
9.9 Every 2000 Hours or Two Years
10 Service Lubrication
10.1 Grease
10.2 Lubricating Rear Axle Pivot Pin
10.3 Lubricating Rear Tie Rod
10.4 Lubricating Hydraulic Steering Cylinder
10.5 Lubricating Hydrostatic Linkage
10.6 Lubricating Engine Drive Shaft
10.7 Lubricating PTO Shaft
10.8 Lubricating Steering Spindles (2WD Only)
10.9 Lubricating Brake Pedal Linkage
10.10 Lubricating Operator Seat Slides
10.11 Lubricating Steering Column Tilt-Lock
11 Service Engine
11.1 Avoid Fumes
11.2 Diesel Engine Oil — Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage V
11.3 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
11.4 Aftertreatment Indicators Overview
11.5 Raising and Lowering the Seat Platform
11.6 Checking Engine Oil Level (1550)
11.7 Checking Engine Oil Level (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
11.8 Changing Engine Oil and Filter (1550)
11.9 Changing Engine Oil and Filter (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
11.10 Cleaning Air Intake Screen
11.11 Cleaning Oil Cooler and Radiator
11.12 Checking Air Filter Restriction Indicator
11.13 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
11.14 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
11.15 Checking Air Intake Hoses and Clamps
11.16 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
11.17 Diesel Engine Coolant
11.18 Service Cooling System Safely
11.19 Checking Coolant Level
11.20 Servicing Cooling System
11.21 Draining Water Separator (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
11.22 Servicing Fuel Filter (1550)
11.23 Changing Fuel Filter (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
11.24 Priming Fuel System
11.25 Checking and Adjusting Alternator Belt
11.26 Replacing Alternator Belt
11.27 Service Exhaust Filter
12 Service Transmission
12.1 Transaxle Oil
12.2 Checking the Transaxle Oil Level
12.3 Changing the Transaxle Oil and Filter
12.4 Adjusting Forward and Reverse Pedals
12.5 Adjusting Transaxle Neutral
12.6 4WD Oil
12.7 Checking the 4WD Oil Level
12.8 Changing the 4WD Oil
13 Service Steering & Brakes
13.1 Adjusting Toe-In
13.2 Adjusting Brakes
13.3 Adjusting Steering Column Tilt-Lock
14 Service Electrical
14.1 Service the Battery Safely
14.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
14.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
14.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
14.5 Using Booster Battery
14.6 Checking and Replacing Fuses
14.7 Checking and Replacing Cab Fuses (1575, 1585)
15 Service Miscellaneous
15.1 Diesel Fuel
15.2 Biodiesel Fuel
15.3 Filling Fuel Tank
15.4 Using Service Latches
15.5 Servicing Cab Air Conditioner
15.6 Cleaning Cab Air Filter
15.7 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
15.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
15.9 Checking Cab Rollover Protection System Installation
15.10 Removing and Installing Front Wheels
15.11 Removing and Installing Rear Wheels
16 Troubleshooting
16.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
16.2 Engine
16.3 Electrical
16.4 Machine
16.5 Troubleshooting Guide for Common DTC’s
16.6 Input and Output Status Menu
17 Storage
17.1 Storing Safety
17.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
17.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
17.4 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
17.5 Removing Machine From Storage
18 Assembly
18.1 Parking Safely
18.2 Assemble Machine
18.3 Charge and Connect Battery
18.4 Check Tire Pressure
18.5 Checking Engine Oil Level (1550)
18.6 Checking Engine Oil Level (1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
18.7 Raise ROPS
18.8 Testing Safety Systems
18.9 Testing PTO Switch
18.10 Testing Seat and Park Brake Switch
18.11 Testing the Park Brake
19 Specifications
19.1 Engine
19.2 Capacities
19.3 Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas
19.4 Tightening Torques
19.5 Travel Speeds
19.6 Tire Dimensions
19.7 Tire Inflation Pressures
19.8 Dimensions
19.9 Sound Measurements
19.10 Sound Level
19.11 Vibration Measurements
19.12 Vibration
19.13 Sound Measurements 60 in. Side-Discharge Mower Deck
19.14 Sound Measurements 60 in. GLC Side-Discharge Mower Deck
19.15 Sound Measurements 62 in. Rear-Discharge Mower Deck
19.16 Sound Measurements 72 in. Side-Discharge Mower Deck
19.17 Sound Measurements 72 in. GLC Side-Discharge Mower Deck
20 Declaration of Conformity
20.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
20.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
20.3 UK Declaration of Conformity
20.4 UK Declaration of Conformity
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Record
22.1 Record Service Dates
23 Index