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
1.5 Attachments for Your Machine
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 Roll-Over Protective Structure
4.4 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.5 Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
4.6 Read Operator’s Manual
4.7 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
4.8 Avoid Injury From Tipping
4.9 Avoid Injury From Revolving Blades
4.10 Avoid Injury From Crushing
5 Safety
5.1 Training
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operation
5.4 Maintenance and Storage
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 Avoid Injury From Drawbar
5.11 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.12 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
5.13 Keep Riders Off
5.14 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.15 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.16 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.17 Prevent Fires
5.18 Tire Safety
5.19 Handling Fuel Safely
5.20 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Machine Cleanout
6.1 Cleanout Areas
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls
8 Operating Machine
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Understanding the TechControl Display
8.4 Understanding the TechControl Display Main Menu
8.5 Understanding Mode Icon
8.6 Understanding DTC Diagnostic Icon
8.7 Starting Notifications
8.8 TechControl Display Setup
8.9 Understanding Machine Fault Diagnostic Icon
8.10 Using the Hour Meter
8.11 Using Key Switch
8.12 Using Seat Belt
8.13 Adjusting Seat
8.14 Adjusting Command Arm
8.15 Using Park Brake
8.16 Using Tilt Steering
8.17 Safety Interlock System
8.18 Starting The Engine
8.19 Using Pre-Heater
8.20 Warming and Idling Engine
8.21 Stopping Engine
8.22 Testing Safety Systems
8.23 Testing Safety System – Starting Engine
8.24 Testing Safety System – Engine Running
8.25 Using Throttle Lever
8.26 Using Mow-Transport Switch (PTO)
8.27 Using Width-of-Cut Switch (WOC)
8.28 Using Lift-Lower Lever
8.29 Extending Cutting Units
8.30 Emergency Stopping
8.31 Using Travel Pedals
8.32 Using Cruise Control
8.33 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve
8.34 Transporting Machine
8.35 Moving Machine Manually
9 Operating Cutting Units
9.1 Using the TechControl for Mower Setup
9.2 Engaging Cutting Units
9.3 Emergency Stopping—Cutting Units
9.4 Mowing Tips
9.5 Trimming (Using Cutting Unit Extension Feature)
9.6 Cutting Taller Grass
9.7 Cutting Shorter Grass
9.8 Removing and Emptying Grass Catchers
9.9 Adjusting Grass Deflector
9.10 Cleaning Cutting Units
9.11 Operating (Optional) FTC
9.12 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush
10 Replacement Parts
10.1 Service Literature
10.2 Parts
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 200 Hours
11.8 Every 500 Hours or Yearly
11.9 Every 2000 Hours or 24 Months
11.10 Service Intervals After Converting to Bio HyGard
11.11 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
12 Service Lubrication
12.1 Grease
12.2 Grease Locations—Lift System and Cutting Units
12.3 Grease Locations—Machine
13 Service Engine
13.1 Engine Faults
13.2 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 Air Cleaner Elements
13.10 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
13.11 Cleaning under Hood and Seat
13.12 Cleaning Radiator and Oil Cooler
13.13 Service Cooling System Safely
13.14 Diesel Engine Coolant
13.15 Service Cooling System
13.16 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
13.17 Changing Fuel Filter
13.18 Priming Diesel Fuel System
13.19 Checking Water Separator Bowl
13.20 Fuel Injection Pump
13.21 Servicing Alternator-Fan Belt
13.22 Servicing Coolant Pump Belt
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 Adjusting Cutting Unit
15.3 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield
15.4 Removing and Installing Cutting Units
15.5 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife
15.6 Restoring Reel Adjuster Spring Force (QA7)
15.7 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range
15.8 Adjusting Height-of-Cut
15.9 Removing and Installing Bedknife Shoe
15.10 Replacing bedknife
15.11 Removing and Installing Front Roller
15.12 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife
15.13 Removing and Installing Rear Roller
15.14 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush
15.15 Adjusting (Optional) FTC
15.16 Adjusting Reel Speed
15.17 backlapping Cutting Units
15.18 Grinding Reel and Bedknife
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Service the Battery Safely
16.2 Battery Voltage Faults
16.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.4 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
16.5 Using Booster Battery
16.6 Removing and Installing Battery
16.7 Replacing Fuses
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 TechControl Service Menu
17.2 Diesel Fuel
17.3 Filling Fuel Tank
17.4 Checking ROPS Hardware
17.5 Checking Tire Pressure
17.6 Tightening Wheel Hardware
17.7 Cleaning Equipment Properly After Use
17.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17.10 Removing and Installing Front Wheels
17.11 Removing and Installing Rear Wheel
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical System
18.4 Hydraulic Drive System
18.5 Hydrostatic Drive
18.6 Steering
18.7 Cutting Units
18.8 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) List
19 Assembly
19.1 Parking Safely
19.2 Checking Tire Pressure
19.3 Charge Battery
19.4 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range
19.5 Installing Front Roller
19.6 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife
19.7 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife
19.8 Installing Rear Roller
19.9 Adjusting Height-of-Cut
19.10 Adjusting Grass Deflector
19.11 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield
19.12 Installing Yokes for QA7 Cutting Unit
19.13 Installing and Adjusting Cutting Units and Accessories
19.14 Checking Fluid Levels
19.15 Checking Machine Safety System
20 Storage
20.1 Storing Safety
20.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
20.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
20.4 Removing Machine From Storage
20.5 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
21 Specifications
21.1 Engine
21.2 Drive Train and Travel Speeds
21.3 Electrical System
21.4 Fuel System
21.5 Steering and Brakes
21.6 Tires
21.7 Capacities
21.8 Dimensions
21.9 Torque Values
21.10 Cutting Unit
21.11 Recommended Lubricants
21.12 Sound Measurements
21.13 Vibration Measurements
22 Declaration of Conformity
22.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
23 John Deere Quality Statement
23.1 John Deere Quality
24 Service Records
24.1 Record Service Dates
25 Index