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 Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
4.3 CAUTION
4.4 CAUTION
4.5 CAUTION
4.6 DANGER
4.7 DANGER
4.8 WARNING
4.9 Certification
5 Safety Labels No-Text
5.1 Safety Label Location
5.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
5.3 Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
5.4 Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
5.5 Read Operator’s Manual
5.6 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
5.7 Avoid Injury From Tipping
5.8 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
5.9 Avoid Injury From Crushing
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
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 Understanding DTC Diagnostic Icon
9.7 Understanding Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
9.8 Exhaust Filter System Overview
9.9 Active Regeneration
9.10 Inhibiting Active Regeneration
9.11 Parked Regeneration
9.12 Parked Regeneration Interlock Notification Pop-Ups
9.13 Recovery Regeneration
9.14 Starting Notifications
9.15 TechControl Display Setup
9.16 Understanding Machine Fault Diagnostic Icon
9.17 Using the Hour Meter
9.18 Using Key Switch
9.19 Using Seat Belt
9.20 Adjusting Seat
9.21 Adjusting Command Arm
9.22 Using Park Brake
9.23 Using Tilt Steering
9.24 Safety Interlock System
9.25 Starting The Engine
9.26 Using Pre-Heater
9.27 Warming and Idling Engine
9.28 Stopping Engine
9.29 Testing Safety Systems
9.30 Testing Safety System – Starting Engine
9.31 Testing Safety System – Engine Running
9.32 Using Mow-Transport Switch (PTO)
9.33 Using Width-of-Cut Switch (WOC)
9.34 Using Lift-Lower Lever
9.35 Extending Cutting Units
9.36 Emergency Stopping
9.37 Using Travel Pedals
9.38 Using Cruise Control
9.39 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve
9.40 Transporting Machine
9.41 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 Blade Rake
10.6 Trimming (Using Cutting Unit Extension Feature)
10.7 Cutting Taller Grass
10.8 Cutting Shorter Grass
10.9 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
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 Diesel Particulate Filter Diagnostic Trouble Codes
13.3 Diesel Engine Oil — Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage V
13.4 Avoid Fumes
13.5 Raising Hood
13.6 Raising and Lowering Seat
13.7 Checking Engine Oil Level
13.8 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
13.9 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
13.10 Changing Primary Air Cleaner Element
13.11 Changing Secondary Air Cleaner Element
13.12 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
13.13 Cleaning under Hood and Seat
13.14 Cleaning Radiator and Oil Cooler
13.15 Service Cooling System Safely
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 Servicing Coolant Pump Belt
13.25 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 Removing and Installing Blades
15.3 Removing and Installing Front and Rear Rollers
15.4 Adjusting Rotary Deck Height-of-Cut (HOC)
15.5 Adjusting Rear Roller to Discharge Chute Gap
15.6 Height-of-Cut (HOC) Lever Service
15.7 Removing and Installing Cutting Units
15.8 Sharpening Blades
15.9 Balancing Blades
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 ROPS Hardware
17.6 Checking Tire Pressure
17.7 Tightening Wheel Hardware
17.8 Cleaning Equipment Properly After Use
17.9 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.10 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17.11 Removing and Installing Front Wheels
17.12 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 Blade Selection
18.9 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 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
19.5 Removing Machine From Storage
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 Cutting Unit
20.12 Recommended Lubricants
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Records
22.1 Record Service Dates
23 Index