John Deere 6080A, 6500A, 6700A, PrecisionCut (Serial Number 020001 Operator Manual OMUC26226

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
1.5 Service Literature
1.6 Parts
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels with Text
4.1 Safety Label Location—Reel Unit
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
4.3 WARNING
4.4 CAUTION
4.5 CAUTION
4.6 CAUTION
4.7 DANGER
4.8 DANGER
4.9 Certification
5 Safety Labels without Text
5.1 Safety Label Location—Reel Unit
5.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
5.3 Avoid Injury From Crushing
5.4 Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
5.5 Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
5.6 Read Operator’s Manual
5.7 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
5.8 Avoid Injury From Revolving Blades
6 Safety
6.1 Operator Training Required
6.2 Preparation
6.3 Operating Safely
6.4 Using a Spark Arrestor
6.5 Checking Mowing Area
6.6 Parking Safely
6.7 Rotating Blades Are Dangerous
6.8 Protect Children
6.9 Avoid Tipping
6.10 Use Seat Belt Properly
6.11 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
6.12 Keep Riders Off
6.13 Driving Safely on Public Roads
6.14 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.15 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.16 Maintenance and Storage
6.17 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
6.18 Prevent Fires
6.19 Tire Safety
6.20 Handling Fuel Safely
6.21 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6.22 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
7.2 Cleanout Areas
8 Operating Controls
8.1 Operator Station Controls
9 Operating Machine
9.1 Daily Operating Checklist
9.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
9.3 Understanding the TechControl Display
9.4 Understanding the TechControl Display Main Menu
9.5 Understanding Mode Icon
9.6 Engine Speed Icon
9.7 Understanding Machine Fault Diagnostic Icon
9.8 Understanding DTC Diagnostic Icon
9.9 Starting Notifications
9.10 TechControl Display Setup
9.11 Using the Hour Meter
9.12 Using Key Switch
9.13 Using Seat Belt
9.14 Adjusting Seat
9.15 Adjusting Command Arm
9.16 Using Park Brake
9.17 Using Tilt Steering
9.18 Safety Interlock System
9.19 Starting The Engine
9.20 Using Pre-Heater
9.21 Warming and Idling Engine
9.22 Stopping Engine
9.23 Testing Safety Systems
9.24 Testing Safety System – Starting Engine
9.25 Testing Safety System – Engine Running
9.26 Using Throttle Lever
9.27 Using Mow-Transport (PTO) Switch
9.28 Using Lift-Lower Lever
9.29 Emergency Stopping
9.30 Using Travel Pedals
9.31 Using Cruise Control
9.32 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve
9.33 Transporting Machine
9.34 Driving Mower to Work Site
9.35 Moving Machine Manually
10 Operating Cutting Units
10.1 Using the TechControl for Mower Setup
10.2 Engaging Cutting Units
10.3 Emergency Stopping—Cutting Units
10.4 Mowing Tips
10.5 Adjusting Grass Deflector (QA7)
10.6 Removing and Emptying Grass Catchers
10.7 Activating Cutting Unit Down Pressure
10.8 Using Anti-Steer Pins
10.9 Operating Turf Conditioner
10.10 Cleaning Cutting Units
11 Service Intervals
11.1 Servicing Your Machine
11.2 Before Each Use
11.3 After Each Use
11.4 Break-In (After First 5 Hours)
11.5 Break-In (After First 50 Hours)
11.6 Every 50 Hours
11.7 Every 250 Hours
11.8 Every 500 Hours or Yearly
11.9 Every 750 Hours or Yearly
11.10 Every 1000 Hours or Yearly
11.11 Every 2000 Hours or 24 Months
11.12 Service Intervals After Converting to Bio HyGard
11.13 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
12 Service Lubrication
12.1 Grease
12.2 Grease Locations – Lift System and Cutting Units (6080A, 6500A, 6700A)
12.3 Grease Locations – Machine
13 Service Engine
13.1 Engine Faults
13.2 Diesel Engine Oil
13.3 Avoid Fumes
13.4 Raising Hood
13.5 Raising and Lowering Seat
13.6 Checking Engine Oil Level
13.7 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
13.8 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
13.9 Changing Primary Air Cleaner Element
13.10 Changing Secondary Air Cleaner Element
13.11 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
13.12 Cleaning under Hood and Seat
13.13 Cleaning Radiator and Oil Cooler
13.14 Service Cooling System Safely
13.15 Recommended Engine Coolant
13.16 Diesel Engine Coolant
13.17 Service Cooling System
13.18 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
13.19 Changing Fuel Filter
13.20 Priming Diesel Fuel System
13.21 Checking Water Separator Bowl
13.22 Fuel Injection Pump
13.23 Servicing Alternator-Fan Belt
13.24 Checking and Adjusting 48V Alternator Belt
13.25 Replacing 48V Alternator Belt
13.26 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
14 Service Transmission
14.1 Hydraulic Oil Faults
14.2 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
14.3 Converting From HY-GARD to BIO HY-GARD
14.4 Biodegradable Oil
14.5 Service Safely
14.6 Checking and Adding Hydraulic Oil
14.7 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
14.8 Changing Hydraulic Oil Strainer
15 Service Cutting Units
15.1 Avoid Injury from Contacting Blades
15.2 General Cutting Reel Fault
15.3 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA5)
15.4 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA7)
15.5 Removing and Installing Cutting Units (QA5)
15.6 Removing and Installing Cutting Units—(QA7)
15.7 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife (QA5)
15.8 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range (QA5)
15.9 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA5)
15.10 Adjusting Height-of-Cut (QA5)
15.11 Removing and Installing Bedknife Shoe (QA5)
15.12 Replacing Bedknife (QA5)
15.13 Removing and Installing Front Roller (QA5)
15.14 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (QA5)
15.15 Adjusting Bedknife and Bedbar Position for Worn Reel (QA5)
15.16 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush (QA5)
15.17 Adjusting Fairway Tender Conditioner (FTC) (QA5)
15.18 Rotating Reel Cutting Units
15.19 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife (QA7)
15.20 Restoring Reel Adjuster Spring Force (QA7)
15.21 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range (QA7)
15.22 Adjusting Height-of-Cut (QA7)
15.23 Removing and Installing Bedknife Shoe (QA7)
15.24 Replacing Bedknife (QA7)
15.25 Removing and Installing Front Roller (QA7)
15.26 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA7)
15.27 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (QA7)
15.28 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush (QA7)
15.29 Adjusting (Optional) FTC (QA7)
15.30 Adjusting Rear Stabilizer
15.31 Adjusting Reel Speed
15.32 Backlapping Cutting Units (PrecisionCut™ Models)
15.33 Grinding Reel and Bedknife
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Electrical
16.2 Service the Battery Safely
16.3 Battery Voltage Faults
16.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.5 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
16.6 Using Booster Battery
16.7 Removing and Installing Battery
16.8 Replacing Fuses
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 TechControl Service Menu
17.2 Diesel Fuel
17.3 Biodiesel Fuel
17.4 Filling Fuel Tank
17.5 Checking Tire Pressure
17.6 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.7 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical System
18.4 Steering
18.5 Cutting Units
18.6 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) List
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 Drive Train 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 Weights
20.10 Torque Values
20.11 Reel Drive (E-Cut™ Only)
20.12 Recommended Lubricants
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Records
22.1 Record Service Dates