Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.2 Machine Use
1.3 Special Messages
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Product Compatibility
3.2 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
4.3 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
4.4 Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
4.5 Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
5 Safety
5.1 Read Safety in Machine Operator’s Manual
5.2 Operating Safely
5.3 Parking Safely
5.4 Checking Mowing Area
5.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
5.6 Protect Children
5.7 Avoid Tipping
5.8 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.9 Practice Safe Maintenance
6 Assembly
6.1 Identify Parts
6.2 Install Mower Wheels
6.3 Install Discharge Chute
7 Installing
7.1 Installing Mower
7.2 Adjusting Auto Connect Coupler
8 Removing and Storing
8.1 Removing Mower
8.2 Storing Mower
9 Operating
9.1 Adjusting Cutting Height
9.2 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge—Method 1
9.3 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling—Method 2
9.4 Adjust Mower Wheels
9.5 Mower Blade Selection
9.6 Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
9.7 Transporting
9.8 Transporting Machine on Trailer
10 Service
10.1 Service Intervals
10.2 Grease
10.3 Gear Case Oil
10.4 Lubricating Mower
10.5 Servicing Deck Shields
10.6 Servicing Spindle Shield
10.7 Removing and Installing Gearbox
10.8 Servicing Gearbox
10.9 Servicing Mower Belt
10.10 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
10.11 Removing and Installing Mower Blades
10.12 Sharpening Blades
10.13 Balancing Blades
10.14 Replacing Mower Wheels
10.15 Replacing Sheaves
10.16 Cleaning Mower Deck
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
11.2 Mower
12 Specifications
12.1 48 in. Accel Deep™ Mower Deck
12.2 Fast Idle Engine Speed
12.3 Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device
12.4 Sound Measurements
12.5 Vibration Measurements
13 Declaration of Conformity
13.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
13.2 UK Declaration of Conformity
14 John Deere Quality Statement
14.1 John Deere Quality
14.2 Service Literature
14.3 Parts