John Deere 7500A, 7700A, 8700A, 8900A PrecisionCut Fairway Mowers and 8800A TerrainCut Rough Mower Operator Manual OMUC10998

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
1.6 Service Literature
1.7 Parts
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels No-Text
4.1 Safety Label Location—Rotary Unit
4.2 Safety Label Location—Reel Unit
4.3 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
4.4 Avoid Injury From Crushing
4.5 Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
4.6 Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
4.7 Read Operator’s Manual
4.8 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
4.9 Avoid Injury From Tipping
4.10 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
4.11 Avoid Injury From Revolving Blades
4.12 Roll-Over Protective Structure
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 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.11 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
5.12 Keep Riders Off
5.13 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.14 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.15 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.16 Prevent Fires
5.17 Tire Safety
5.18 Handling Fuel Safely
5.19 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Machine Cleanout
6.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
6.2 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 Engine Speed Icon
8.7 Understanding Machine Fault Diagnostic Icon
8.8 Understanding DTC Diagnostic Icon
8.9 Starting Notifications
8.10 TechControl Display Setup
8.11 Using the Hour Meter
8.12 Using Key Switch
8.13 Using Seat Belt
8.14 Adjusting Seat
8.15 Adjusting Command Arm
8.16 Using Park Brake
8.17 Using Tilt Steering
8.18 Safety Interlock System
8.19 Starting The Engine
8.20 Using Pre-Heater
8.21 Warming and Idling Engine
8.22 Stopping Engine
8.23 Testing Safety Systems
8.24 Testing Safety System – Starting Engine
8.25 Testing Safety System – Engine Running
8.26 Using Throttle Lever
8.27 Using Mow-Transport (PTO) Switch
8.28 Using Lift-Lower Lever
8.29 Emergency Stopping
8.30 Using Travel Pedals
8.31 Using Cruise Control
8.32 Using Fuel Shutoff Valve
8.33 Transporting Machine
8.34 Driving Mower to Work Site
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 Adjusting Blade Rake (Rotary)
9.6 Adjusting Grass Deflector (QA7)
9.7 Removing and Emptying Grass Catchers
9.8 Activating Cutting Unit Down Pressure
9.9 Using Anti-Steer Pins
9.10 Operating Turf Conditioner
9.11 Cleaning Cutting Units
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Before Each Use
10.3 After Each Use
10.4 Break-In (After First 5 Hours)
10.5 Break-In (After First 50 Hours)
10.6 Every 50 Hours
10.7 Every 250 Hours
10.8 Every 500 Hours or Yearly
10.9 Every 750 Hours or Yearly
10.10 Every 1000 Hours or Yearly
10.11 Every 2000 Hours or 24 Months
10.12 Service Intervals After Converting to Bio HyGard
10.13 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Grease Locations – Lift System and Cutting Units (7500A, 7700A, 8700A, 8900A)
11.3 Grease Locations – Lift System and Cutting Units (8800A)
11.4 Grease Locations – Machine
12 Service Engine
12.1 Engine Faults
12.2 Engine Oil—Diesel
12.3 Avoid Fumes
12.4 Raising Hood
12.5 Raising and Lowering Seat
12.6 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.7 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.8 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
12.9 Changing Primary Air Cleaner Element
12.10 Changing Secondary Air Cleaner Element
12.11 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
12.12 Cleaning under Hood and Seat
12.13 Cleaning Radiator and Oil Cooler
12.14 Service Cooling System Safely
12.15 Recommended Engine Coolant
12.16 Service Cooling System
12.17 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
12.18 Changing Fuel Filter
12.19 Priming Diesel Fuel System
12.20 Checking Water Separator Bowl
12.21 Fuel Injection Pump
12.22 Servicing Alternator-Fan Belt
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Hydraulic Oil Faults
13.2 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
13.3 Converting From HY-GARD to BIO HY-GARD
13.4 Biodegradable Oil
13.5 Service Safely
13.6 Checking and Adding Hydraulic Oil
13.7 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
13.8 Changing Hydraulic Oil Strainer
14 Service Cutting Units
14.1 Avoid Injury from Contacting Blades
14.2 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA5)
14.3 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA7)
14.4 Removing and Installing Cutting Units (QA5)
14.5 Removing and Installing Cutting Units—7500A, 7700A, 8700A (QA7)
14.6 Removing and Installing Cutting Units—8900A (QA7)
14.7 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife (QA5)
14.8 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range (QA5)
14.9 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA5)
14.10 Adjusting Height-of-Cut (QA5)
14.11 Removing and Installing Bedknife Shoe (QA5)
14.12 Replacing Bedknife (QA5)
14.13 Removing and Installing Front Roller (QA5)
14.14 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (QA5)
14.15 Adjusting Bedknife and Bedbar Position for Worn Reel (QA5)
14.16 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush (QA5)
14.17 Adjusting Fairway Tender Conditioner (FTC) (QA5)
14.18 Rotating Reel Cutting Units
14.19 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife (QA7)
14.20 Restoring Reel Adjuster Spring Force (QA7)
14.21 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range (QA7)
14.22 Adjusting Height-of-Cut (QA7)
14.23 Removing and Installing Bedknife Shoe (QA7)
14.24 Replacing Bedknife (QA7)
14.25 Removing and Installing Front Roller (QA7)
14.26 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA7)
14.27 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (QA7)
14.28 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Power Brush (QA7)
14.29 Adjusting (Optional) FTC (QA7)
14.30 Vertical Cutting Units—8900A (QA7)
14.31 Adjust Depth-of-Cut – Vertical Cutting Units
14.32 Adjusting Rear Stabilizer
14.33 Removing and Installing Blades (Rotary)
14.34 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (Rotary)
14.35 Check and Adjust Height-of-Cut (HOC) Latch Free-Play
14.36 Height-of-Cut (HOC) Lever Service
14.37 Adjusting Rotary Deck Height-of-Cut (HOC)
14.38 Removing and Installing Cutting Units (Rotary)
14.39 Adjusting Reel Speed
14.40 Backlapping Cutting Units
14.41 Grinding Reel and Bedknife
14.42 Sharpening Blades
14.43 Balancing Blades
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Battery Voltage Faults
15.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.4 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
15.5 Using Booster Battery
15.6 Removing and Installing Battery
15.7 Replacing Fuses
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 TechControl Service Menu
16.2 Diesel Fuel
16.3 Filling Fuel Tank
16.4 Checking Tire Pressure
16.5 Checking and Adjusting Toe-In
16.6 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.7 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical System
17.4 Steering
17.5 Cutting Units
17.6 Blade Selection
17.7 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) List
18 Storage
18.1 Storing Safety
18.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
18.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
18.4 Removing Machine From Storage
18.5 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
19 Assembly
19.1 Parking Safely
19.2 Checking Tire Pressure
19.3 Charge Battery
19.4 Install Headlight Kit
19.5 Locate Down Pressure Pins
19.6 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range (QA5)
19.7 Installing Front Roller (QA5)
19.8 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA5)
19.9 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife (QA5)
19.10 Installing Rear Roller (QA5)
19.11 Adjusting Height-of-Cut (QA5)
19.12 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA5)
19.13 Installing Cutting Units (QA5)
19.14 Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range (QA7)
19.15 Installing Front Roller (QA7)
19.16 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bedknife (QA7)
19.17 Adjusting Reel-to-Bedknife (QA7)
19.18 Installing Rear Roller (QA7)
19.19 Adjusting Height-of-Cut (QA7)
19.20 Adjusting Grass Deflector (QA7)
19.21 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA7)
19.22 Installing Cutting Units—7500A, 7700A, 8700A (QA7)
19.23 Installing Cutting Units—8900A (QA7)
19.24 Adjusting Rotary Decks
19.25 Checking Fluid Levels
19.26 Checking Machine Safety System
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 Recommended Lubricants
20.12 Sound Measurements
20.13 Vibration Measurements
21 Declaration of Conformity
21.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.3 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.4 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.5 EC Declaration of Conformity
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Records
23.1 Record Service Dates
24 Index