John Deere 1600 Series III Turbo Wide Area Mower Operator Manual OMUC19844

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Professional Use Only
1.3 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.4 Using Your Operator’s Manual
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
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
4.3 Avoid Injury From Tipping
4.4 Avoid Injury From Transporting
4.5 Avoid Injury from Exposure to Loud Noise
4.6 Hot Surface
4.7 Read Operator’s Manual, Do Not Tow or Secure With Bumper
4.8 Read Operator’s Manual, Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
4.9 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
4.10 Avoid Injury Keep Shields In Place
4.11 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades And Thrown Objects
4.12 Read Operator’s Manual, Avoid Injury From Explosive Gases and Corrosive Liquids
4.13 Avoid Engine Damage
4.14 Avoid Injury from Pinch Point
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Using a Spark Arrestor
5.5 Maintenance and Storage
5.6 Checking Mowing Area
5.7 Parking Safely
5.8 Rotating Blades Are Dangerous
5.9 Protect Children
5.10 Avoid Tipping
5.11 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.12 Rollover Protection System (ROPS) – Use and Maintenance
5.13 Towing Loads Safely
5.14 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
5.15 Keep Riders Off
5.16 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.17 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.18 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.19 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.20 Prevent Fires
5.21 Tire Safety
5.22 Handling Fuel Safely
5.23 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 Seat Controls
7.3 Miscellaneous Controls
8 Operating Machine
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Indicator Lights
8.4 PDU Display Navigation
8.5 Understanding Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
8.6 Diesel Particulate Filter Load Level and Value
8.7 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Functionality
8.8 Accessing Diesel Particulate Filter Displays
8.9 Diesel Particulate Filter Operator Display
8.10 Active Regeneration
8.11 Inhibiting Active Regeneration
8.12 Parked Regeneration
8.13 Parked Regeneration Interlocks
8.14 Recovery Regeneration
8.15 DPF Load Level
8.16 Testing Safety Systems
8.17 Testing PTO Switch
8.18 Testing Seat and Park Brake Switch
8.19 Testing Park Brake
8.20 Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
8.21 Adjusting Seat
8.22 Using Seat Belt
8.23 Using PTO Switch
8.24 Using Key Switch
8.25 Using Throttle Lever
8.26 Using Speed Range Lever
8.27 Using Four Wheel Drive Lever
8.28 Using Hydrostatic Pedals
8.29 Using Brakes
8.30 Using Differential Lock Pedal
8.31 Using Cruise Control
8.32 Raising and Lowering ROPS
8.33 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve
8.34 Using Mower Deck Transport Locks
8.35 Raising and Lowering Mower Decks
8.36 Starting Engine
8.37 Stopping Engine
8.38 Transporting Machine
8.39 Towing Machine
8.40 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9 Operating – Mower
9.1 Adjusting Cutting Height
9.2 Checking Mower Deck Level
9.3 Adjusting Mower Deck Level
9.4 Engaging Blades
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Service Intervals
10.3 Service Intervals After Converting to Bio Hy-Gard
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricating Mower Spindles, Caster Wheels, and Caster Wheel Yokes
11.3 Lubricating Mower Lift Arms, Rockshaft, and Lift Cylinders
11.4 Lubricating Rear Axle Pivot Pin
11.5 Lubricating Rear Tie Rod
11.6 Lubricating Hydraulic Steering Cylinder
11.7 Lubricating Hydrostatic Control Arm
11.8 Lubricating Drive Shaft
11.9 Lubricating Pedal Linkages
12 Service Engine
12.1 Avoid Fumes
12.2 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
12.3 Aftertreatment Indicators Overview
12.4 Diesel Engine Oil — Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage V
12.5 Raising and Lowering the Engine Cover
12.6 Raising and Lowering Seat Platform
12.7 Checking Engine Oil
12.8 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.9 Cleaning Hood Screens
12.10 Cleaning Oil Cooler and Radiator
12.11 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
12.12 Changing Air Cleaner Elements
12.13 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
12.14 Checking Radiator Hoses, Air Intake Hoses and Clamps
12.15 Service Cooling System Safely
12.16 Diesel Engine Coolant
12.17 Checking Coolant Level
12.18 Servicing the Cooling System
12.19 Servicing Fuel Water Separator Sediment Bowl
12.20 Priming Diesel Fuel System
12.21 Checking and Adjusting Alternator Belt
12.22 Replacing Alternator Belt
12.23 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
13.2 Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
13.3 Checking the Transmission Oil Level
13.4 Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Filter
13.5 Changing the Transmission Oil
13.6 Adjusting Transmission Neutral
13.7 Mechanical Four Wheel Drive (MFWD) Oil
13.8 Checking the Mechanical Four Wheel Drive (MFWD) Oil Level
13.9 Changing the Mechanical Four Wheel Drive (MFWD) Oil Level
14 Service Steering & Brakes
14.1 Adjusting Toe-In
15 Service Mower
15.1 Rotating the Front Mower Deck
15.2 Removing and Installing Belt Shields
15.3 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension
15.4 Removing and Installing Front Mower Deck Drive Belt
15.5 Removing and Installing Side Mower Deck Drive Belt
15.6 Removing and Installing Blades
15.7 Sharpening Blades
15.8 Balancing Blades
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Electrical
16.2 Service the Battery Safely
16.3 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
16.4 Removing and Installing the Battery
16.5 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.6 Using Booster Battery
16.7 Checking and Replacing Fuses
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 Diesel Fuel
17.2 Biodiesel Fuel
17.3 Filling Fuel Tank
17.4 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.5 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17.6 Tightening ROPS Hardware
17.7 Removing and Installing Front Tires
17.8 Removing and Installing Rear Tires
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical
18.4 Machine
18.5 Mower Decks
18.6 VCU Codes
18.7 Troubleshooting Guide for Common DTC’s
19 Storage
19.1 Storing Safety
19.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
19.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
19.4 Removing Machine From Storage
19.5 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
20 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Capacities
20.3 Travel Speeds
20.4 Tires
20.5 Dimensions
20.6 Front Mower Deck
20.7 Side Mower Decks
20.8 Tightening Torques
20.9 Recommended Lubricants
20.10 Sound Measurements
20.11 Vibration Measurements
21 Declaration of Conformity
21.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates