John Deere 2500B PrecisionCut and 2500E E Operator Manual OMTCU33545

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Machine Use
1.4 Special Messages
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels No-Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
4.3 Hot Surfaces
4.4 Avoid Hand Injuries
4.5 Avoid Quick Stops
4.6 Avoid Equipment Fires
4.7 Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
4.8 Help Avoid Injury
4.9 Avoid Crushing
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Using a Spark Arrestor
5.5 Checking Mowing Area
5.6 Parking Safely
5.7 Rotating Blades Are Dangerous
5.8 Protect Children
5.9 Avoid Tipping
5.10 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.11 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
5.12 Keep Riders Off
5.13 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.14 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.15 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.16 Maintenance and Storage
5.17 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.18 Prevent Fires
5.19 Tire Safety
5.20 Handling Fuel Safely
5.21 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Operating Controls
6.1 Operating Controls
7 Operating
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
7.3 Using Indicator Lights
7.4 Using Operating Controls
7.5 Sit-On-Seat Diagnostics
7.6 E-Cut Hybrid System Operation
7.7 Adjusting Seat
7.8 Using Seat Belt
7.9 Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
7.10 Testing Safety Systems
7.11 Testing Mow-Transport Lever Switch
7.12 Testing Raise-Lower Lever Switch
7.13 Testing Seat Switch
7.14 Ignition Interlock Systems
7.15 Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Diesel Model)
7.16 Using Park Brake
7.17 Adjusting Mowing Speed
7.18 Emergency Stopping
7.19 Moving Machine Manually
7.20 Transporting Machine on Trailer
8 Operating Cutting Units
8.1 Engaging Cutting Units
8.2 Emergency Stopping—Cutting Reels
8.3 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA5)
8.4 Adjusting Grass Catcher Basket Height (Latch Style)
8.5 Removing and Installing Grass Catcher Basket (Latch Style)
8.6 Removing and Installing (Optional) Rear Grass Catcher Basket
8.7 Removing and Installing Grass Catcher Basket (Direct-Mount Style)
8.8 Operating (Optional) Turf Conditioner Or Rotary Brush
8.9 Operating (Optional) Verticutters
8.10 Cleaning Cutting Units
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Service Intervals
10.3 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
10.4 Service Intervals After Converting to Bio Hy-Gard
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricating Greens Mower
11.3 Lubricating Cutting Units
11.4 Lubricating Turf Conditioner or Rotary Brush Gear Case and Shaft
11.5 Lubricating Rear Roller PowerBrush
11.6 Lubricating Alternator Belt Tensioner (2500E)
12 Service Engine
12.1 Avoid Fumes
12.2 Engine Oil
12.3 Gasoline Engine Oil
12.4 Raising and Lowering Engine Hood
12.5 Raising and Lowering Operator Seat
12.6 Checking Engine Oil
12.7 Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Gas)
12.8 Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Diesel)
12.9 Cleaning Oil Cooler Coils and Radiator Cooling Fins (2500B)
12.10 Checking Spark Arrestor
12.11 Servicing Air Cleaner Element (Gas)
12.12 Checking Air Restriction Indicator (Diesel)
12.13 Servicing Air Cleaner Element (Diesel)
12.14 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
12.15 Checking Spark Plugs (Gas)
12.16 Replacing Fuel Filter (Gas)
12.17 Servicing Sediment Bowl (Diesel)
12.18 Bleeding Diesel Fuel System
12.19 Checking and Adjusting Fan Belt (2500B Gas)
12.20 Checking and Adjusting Fan/Alternator Belt Tension
12.21 Checking and Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension (2500B Diesel)
12.22 Replacing Fan Belt (2500B Gas)
12.23 Replacing Alternator Belt (2500E Gas)
12.24 Replacing Alternator Belt (2500E Diesel)
12.25 Replacing Alternator Belt (2500B Diesel)
12.26 Service Cooling System Safely
12.27 Diesel Engine Coolant
12.28 Checking Coolant Level
12.29 Draining Cooling System
12.30 Flushing Cooling System
12.31 Filling Cooling System
12.32 Checking Radiator Hoses, Air Intake Hose and Hose Clamps
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
13.2 Biodegradable Oil
13.3 Converting From Hy-Gard™ to Bio Hy-Gard™
13.4 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
13.5 Checking Hydraulic Oil Filter Status Indicator
13.6 Changing Hydraulic Oil
13.7 Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter
13.8 Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Strainer
13.9 Cleaning Backlap/Mower Valve Screen
13.10 Cleaning Lift Valve Screens
13.11 Adjusting Transmission Neutral
13.12 Adjusting Neutral Lock
13.13 Checking and Adjusting Park Brake Neutral
14 Service Cutting Units
14.1 Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
14.2 Removing and Installing Cutting Units
14.3 Removing Cutting Unit Lift Yokes
14.4 Adjusting Bedknife to Reel (QA5)
14.5 Adjusting Height Of Cut Range (QA5)
14.6 Adjusting Height of Cut (QA5)
14.7 Adjust (Optional) Verticutter Depth of Cut
14.8 Removing and Installing Bedbar (QA5)
14.9 Replacing Bedknife (QA5)
14.10 Removing and Installing Front Roller (QA5)
14.11 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA5)
14.12 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (QA5)
14.13 Adjusting Bedknife and Bedbar Position for Worn Reel (QA5)
14.14 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush
14.15 Adjusting (Optional) Turf Conditioner or Rotary Brush (QA5)
14.16 Adjusting Cutting Unit Float Range
14.17 Mounting Reel Motor to Cutting Unit
14.18 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA5)
14.19 Adjusting Reel Speed
14.20 Check and Adjust Lift Arm Stops
14.21 Adjusting Front Upstops
14.22 Adjusting Front Secondary Upstop
14.23 Storing Cutting Unit Motors
14.24 Adjusting Rear Upstop
14.25 Grinding Reel and Bedknife
14.26 Backlapping Cutting Units
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Removing and Installing Battery
15.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.4 Using Booster Battery
15.5 E-Cut Hybrid System Service
15.6 Checking Interlock Module
15.7 Checking and Replacing Fuse
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Diesel Fuel
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 Checking Tire Pressure
16.4 Checking and Tightening ROPS Hardware
16.5 Tightening Wheel Hardware
16.6 Adjusting Park Brake
16.7 Cleaning Equipment Properly After Use
16.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical
17.4 Electric Reel Motor Diagnostics (2500E)
17.5 System Fault Codes (2500E)
17.6 Hydraulic Reel Motor Diagnostics (2500B)
17.7 Hydrostatic Drive
17.8 Cutting Units
18 Storage
18.1 Storing Safety
18.2 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
18.3 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
18.4 Removing Machine From Storage
19 Assembly
19.1 Bag of Parts List
19.2 Remove Machine From Crate
19.3 Install Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
19.4 Install Operator Seat (Standard or Deluxe)
19.5 Install Steering Wheel
19.6 Install Rear Wheel Assembly
19.7 Install Front Wheels
19.8 Checking Tire Pressure
19.9 Connect Fuel Pump (Gas)
19.10 Checking and Connecting the Battery
19.11 Assembling Cutting Units
19.12 Install Lift Stop Bracket
19.13 Install Yoke Arm Stops
19.14 Mounting Reel Motor to Cutting Unit
19.15 Installing and Removing Cutting Units
19.16 Adjust Lift Arm Stops
19.17 Adjusting Front Upstops
19.18 Adjusting Front Secondary Upstop
19.19 Adjusting Rear Upstop
19.20 Adjusting Transmission Neutral
19.21 Backlapping Cutting Units
19.22 Checking Fluid Levels
19.23 Checking Machine Safety System
20 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Drivetrain and Travel Speeds
20.3 Electrical System
20.4 Fuel System
20.5 Steering and Brakes
20.6 Tires
20.7 Capacities
20.8 Dimensions
20.9 Weight
20.10 Torque Values
20.11 Recommended Lubricants
20.12 Reel Drive (2500E)
20.13 Reel Drive (2500B)
20.14 Cutting Unit
20.15 Sound Measurements
20.16 Vibration Measurements
21 Declaration of Conformity
21.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Records
23.1 Record Service Dates
24 Index