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
1.4 Attachments for Your Machine
2 Product Identification
2.1 Product Compatibility
2.2 Record Identification Numbers
3 Safety Labels
3.1 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
3.2 WARNING – M144854
3.3 DANGER M144853
3.4 DANGER M154693
3.5 DANGER M146743
4 Safety
4.1 Read Safety in Machine Operator’s Manual
4.2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Snow Throwers
4.3 Training
4.4 Preparation
4.5 Operation
4.6 Parking Safely
4.7 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
4.8 Maintenance and Storage
4.9 Practice Safe Maintenance
4.10 Avoid Injury from Moving Parts
4.11 Avoid Injury from Hitting Obstructions
5 Assembly
5.1 Remove from Crate
5.2 Identify Drive Assembly Parts
5.3 Install Discharge Chute
5.4 Install Discharge Chute Cables
5.5 Lubricating Driveshaft
5.6 Install Driveshaft
5.7 Lubricating Auger Shaft
5.8 Install Upstop
5.9 Install Tie Strap
5.10 Install Driveshaft Support Rod
5.11 Install Drift Blade
6 Installing
6.1 Preparing the Vehicle
6.2 Installing Chains or Ballast
6.3 Installing Attachment to Front Hitch
6.4 Connecting Driveshaft
6.5 Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
6.6 Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Fluid Level
6.7 Checking Discharge Chute Rotation
7 Removing
7.1 Removing Attachment
8 Operating
8.1 Raising and Lowering Attachment
8.2 Turning Discharge Chute
8.3 Adjusting Spout
8.4 Adjusting Skid Shoes
8.5 Operating Attachment
8.6 Stopping the Attachment
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
9.3 Part Numbers
10 Service
10.1 Service Intervals
10.2 Grease
10.3 Gear Case Oil
10.4 Adjusting and Lubricating Drive Chain
10.5 Checking Gear Box Oil
10.6 Lubricating Auger Shaft
10.7 Lubricating Driveshaft
10.8 Replacing Shear Bolt
10.9 Servicing Scraper Blade
10.10 Removing Discharge Chute Cables
10.11 Replacing Discharge Chute Cables
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
12 Storage
12.1 Storing Safety
12.2 Storing Attachment
13 Specifications
13.1 Snowblower Specifications
13.2 Recommended Lubricants
14 Getting Quality Service
14.1 Service Literature
14.2 Parts
14.3 John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
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