Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator?s Manual
1.3 Special Messages
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
3 Table of Contents
4 Safety
4.1 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.2 WARNING
4.3 WARNING ROPS
4.4 CAUTION
4.5 WARNING: AVOID CRUSHING
4.6 CAUTION
4.7 CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
4.8 DANGER/POISON
4.9 WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM PTO
4.10 WARNING: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING HITCH COMPONENTS
4.11 Emissions Control System Certification Label (NonRoad Diesel)
4.12 Certification
4.13 Operator Training Required
4.14 Operating Safely
4.15 Using a Spark Arrestor
4.16 Checking Mowing Area
4.17 Parking Safely
4.18 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
4.19 Use Seat Belt Properly
4.20 Avoid Tipping
4.21 Keep Riders Off
4.22 Towing Loads Safely
4.23 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
4.24 Checking Wheel Bolts
4.25 Wear Appropriate Clothing
4.26 Driving Safely on Public Roads
4.27 Practice Safe Maintenance
4.28 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
4.29 Prevent Fires
4.30 Tire Safety
4.31 Handling Fuel Safely
4.32 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
5 Operating
5.1 Daily Operating Checklist
5.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
5.3 Operator Station
5.4 Floor Panel Controls
5.5 Adjusting Seat
5.6 Adjusting Seat Belt
5.7 Using Mower Height Control Knob
5.8 Using Ignition Switch
5.9 Testing Safety Systems
5.10 Testing the Neutral Start Switch
5.11 Testing the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Switch
5.12 Testing the Seat Switch
5.13 Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve
5.14 Using Park Brake
5.15 Understanding Instrument Panel – Right Side
5.16 Understanding Instrument Panel – Left Side
5.17 Using Light Switch
5.18 Using Turn Signal Switch
5.19 Using Throttle
5.20 Using Brake Pedal
5.21 Starting the Engine
5.22 Cold Weather Starting Aids
5.23 Warming and Idling the Engine
5.24 Starting a Stalled Engine
5.25 Stopping Machine
5.26 Operating the Hydrostatic Transmission
5.27 Using Differential Lock
5.28 Using Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)
5.29 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
5.30 Using the Rear and Mid Power-Take-Off (PTO)
5.31 Using Rear Hitch
5.32 Using 3-Point Hitch
5.33 Using the Draft Links
5.34 Using the Rockshaft Control Lever
5.35 Using Rate of Drop/Lock Valve
5.36 Leveling Implement Front-to-Rear
5.37 Leveling Implement Side-to-Side
5.38 Adjusting Implement Side-to-Side Sway
5.39 Using Optional iMatch? Quick-Attach Hitch System
5.40 Using Optional Hydraulic Selective Control Valve (SCV)
5.41 Using Selective Control Valve (SCV) Lock Lever
5.42 Connecting Implement Hydraulic Hoses
5.43 Ballasting Machine Safely
5.44 Determining Maximum Rear Ballast
5.45 Using Rear Wheel Weights
5.46 Using Rear Ballast Box
5.47 Using Liquid Weight in Tires
5.48 Determining Maximum Front Ballast
5.49 Using Front Weights
5.50 Transporting Machine
5.51 Towing Loads
5.52 Using Safety Chain
5.53 Raising and Lowering Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
6 Replacement Parts
6.1 Service Literature
6.2 Parts
6.3 Part Numbers
7 Service Intervals
7.1 Servicing Your Machine
7.2 Break-in – After 1 Hour
7.3 Break-in – After First 50 Hours
7.4 Every 10 Hours or Daily
7.5 Every 200 Hours
7.6 Every 500 Hours
7.7 Two Years or 2000 Hours
8 Service Lubrication
8.1 Grease
8.2 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings
8.3 Lubricating Hydraulic Selective Control Valve (SCV) Linkage
8.4 Lubricating Seat Slide Rails
8.5 Lubricating 3-Point Hitch
9 Service Engine
9.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
9.2 Avoid Fumes
9.3 Engine Oil
9.4 Checking Engine Speeds
9.5 Checking Engine Oil Level
9.6 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
9.7 Cleaning Air Filter Dust Unloading Valve
9.8 Servicing Air Filter Elements
9.9 Checking Air Filter Intake Hoses and Clamps
9.10 Service Cooling System Safely
9.11 Recommended Engine Coolant
9.12 Servicing Cooling System
9.13 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
9.14 Cleaning Radiator Cooling Screen and Fins
9.15 Servicing the Alternator Belt
9.16 Checking and Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter
9.17 Fuel Injection Pump
9.18 Fuel Injection Nozzles
9.19 Cleaning Grille and Side Screens
10 Service Transmission
10.1 Gear Case Oil
10.2 Checking Front Axle Oil Level
10.3 Changing Front Axle Oil
10.4 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
10.5 Checking Transmission Oil Level
10.6 Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
11 Service Electrical
11.1 Service the Battery Safely
11.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Maintenance-Type Battery)
11.3 Removing and Installing Battery
11.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
11.5 Using Booster Battery
11.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
11.7 Replacing Taillight Bulb
11.8 Replacing Warning Light Bulb
11.9 Replacing Instrument Panel Light Bulb
11.10 Adjusting Head Lights
11.11 Replacing Fuses
12 Service Miscellaneous
12.1 Filling Fuel Tank
12.2 Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction
12.3 Tightening Wheel Hardware
12.4 Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
12.5 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
12.6 Raising and Lowering Hood
12.7 Removing and Installing Engine Side Panels
12.8 Removing and Installing Front Grille
13 Troubleshooting
13.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
13.2 Engine
13.3 Electrical System
13.4 Machine
13.5 Brakes
13.6 Steering
14 Storage
14.1 Storing Safety
14.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
14.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
14.4 Removing Machine From Storage
15 Assembly
15.1 Delivery Instructions
15.2 Check Tire Pressure
15.3 Check Fluid Levels
15.4 Check Battery
15.5 Check Machine Safety System
15.6 Check All Lights
15.7 Check Wheel Bolt Torque
15.8 Check Machine For Proper Ballast
15.9 Check Implement Interface
16 Specifications
16.1 Engine
16.2 Drivetrain
16.3 Electrical System
16.4 Fuel System
16.5 Steering and Brakes
16.6 Front Wheels and Tires
16.7 Rear Wheels and Tires
16.8 Front Tire Inflation Pressures (Maximum)
16.9 Rear Tire Inflation Pressures (Maximum)
16.10 Fluid Capacities
16.11 Ground Speeds
16.12 Dimensions
16.13 Weight
16.14 PTO
16.15 3-Point Hitch
16.16 Recommended Lubricants
17 Warranty
17.1 Product Warranty
17.2 John Deere, Federal And California Emission Control System Warranty (Non-Road Diesel)
17.3 Tire Warranty
17.4 Limited Battery Warranty
18 Index
19 Notes
20 Notes
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Record
22.1 Record Service Dates