John Deere 8000 E-Cut Hybrid Mower Operator Manual OMTCU29659

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
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
3 Table of Contents
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Pictorial Safety Signs
4.3 CAUTION TCU23846
4.4 ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE TCU27485
4.5 WARNING – TCU51677
4.6 Danger – MT6732
4.7 CAUTION – MT6351
4.8 DANGER – MT1544
4.9 Warning TCU25618
4.10 CAUTION TCU27739
4.11 CE Certification Label
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 Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
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 Operating Controls
6.1 Operating – Controls
7 Operating – Machine
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
7.3 UsIng Indicator Lights
7.4 Using the Hour Meter
7.5 Using Operating Controls
7.6 Electronic Control Module
7.7 Sit-on-Seat Diagnostics
7.8 E-Cut Hybrid System Operation
7.9 Adjusting Seat
7.10 Seat Belt, Using
7.11 Using Park Brake
7.12 Starting the Diesel Engine
7.13 Using Preheater
7.14 Warming and Idling Engine
7.15 Stopping Engine
7.16 Emergency Stopping
7.17 Testing Safety Systems
7.18 Testing Neutral Safety System – Engine Starting and Engine Running
7.19 Using Throttle Lever
7.20 Using the Mow-Transport Lever
7.21 Using Raise-Lower Lever
7.22 Using Travel Pedals
7.23 Using Cruise Control (Optional)
7.24 Determining Safe Slope Angles
7.25 Operating Safely on Slopes
7.26 Transporting Machine
7.27 Moving Machine Manually
8 Operating – Cutting Units
8.1 Engaging Cutting Units
8.2 Emergency Stopping – Cutting Reels
8.3 Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield (QA5)
8.4 Activating Cutting Unit Down Pressure
8.5 Using the Anti-Steer Pins
8.6 Removing and Emptying Grasscatchers
8.7 Operating Turf Conditioner
8.8 Cleaning Cutting Units
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
9.3 Part Numbers
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Daily
10.3 One Time – After First 5 Hours
10.4 One Time – After First 50 Hours
10.5 Every 50 Hours
10.6 Every 200 Hours
10.7 Every 500 Hours
10.8 Yearly
10.9 Every 1500 Hours or Two Years
10.10 Every 2000 Hours or Two Years
10.11 Every 3000 Hours or Three Years
10.12 As Needed
10.13 Service Intervals After Converting to Bio Hy- Gard
10.14 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Grease Locations – Machine
11.3 Grease Locations – Cutting Units and Lift Arms
12 Service Engine
12.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
12.2 Avoid Fumes
12.3 Engine Oil – Diesel
12.4 Raising and Lowering Seat
12.5 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.6 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.7 Cleaning Radiator
12.8 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
12.9 Changing Air Cleaner Elements
12.10 Changing Secondary Element
12.11 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
12.12 Service Cooling System Safely
12.13 Recommended Engine Coolant
12.14 Coolant Level, Checking
12.15 Draining Cooling System
12.16 Flushing Cooling System
12.17 Filling Cooling System
12.18 Checking Water Separator Bowl
12.19 Cleaning Water Separator Bowl
12.20 Changing Fuel Filter
12.21 Priming Diesel Fuel System
12.22 Checking and Adjusting Alternator-Fan Belt
12.23 Checking and Adjusting 48V Alternator Belt for E-Cut Hybrid
12.24 Replacing 48V Alternator Belt for E-Cut Hybrid
12.25 Adjusting or Replacing Fan Belt
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
13.2 Biodegradable Oil
13.3 Converting From HY-GARD to BIO HY-GARD
13.4 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
13.5 Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
13.6 Changing Hydraulic Oil Strainer
13.7 Checking Mow Speed
13.8 Adjusting Transmission Neutral Switch
13.9 Adjusting Mow Speed
13.10 Adjusting Mow-Transport Cable
14 Service – Cutting Units
14.1 Avoid Injury from Contacting Blades
14.2 Removing and Installing Cutting Units
14.3 Adjusting Bed Knife to Reel (QA5)
14.4 Adjusting Height Of Cut Range (QA5)
14.5 Adjusting Height of Cut (QA5)
14.6 Removing and Installing Bed Knife Shoe (QA5)
14.7 Replacing Bed Knife (QA5)
14.8 Removing and Installing Front Roller (QA5)
14.9 Removing and Installing Rear Roller (QA5)
14.10 Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bed Knife (QA5)
14.11 Adjusting Bedknife and Bedbar Position for Worn Reel (QA5)
14.12 Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller PowerBrush (QA5)
14.13 Adjusting (Optional) Turf Conditioner (QA5)
14.14 Adjusting Reel Speed
14.15 Backlapping Cutting Units
14.16 Grinding Reel and Bed Knife
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
15.3 Removing and Installing Battery
15.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.5 Using Booster Battery
15.6 Replacing Fuses
15.7 E-Cut Hybrid System Service
15.8 Reviewing E-Cut Hybrid System Diagnostic Codes
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Using Proper Fuel (Diesel)
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 ROPS, Checking Hardware; Checking, ROPS Hardware
16.4 Checking Tire Pressure
16.5 Tightening Wheel Hardware
16.6 Adjusting Park Brake
16.7 Cleaning Equipment Properly After Use
16.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
16.10 Raising Hood
16.11 Removing and Installing Front Wheels
16.12 Removing and Installing Rear Wheel
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical
17.4 E-Cut Hybrid System Diagnostic Codes
17.5 Hydraulic Drive System
17.6 Hydrostatic Drive
17.7 Cutting Units
17.8 Steering
18 Storage
18.1 Storing Safety
18.2 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
18.3 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
18.4 Removing Machine From Storage
19 Assembly
19.1 Parking Safely
19.2 Checking Tire Pressure
19.3 Charge Battery
19.4 Check Fluid Levels
19.5 Check Machine Safety System
19.6 Install Headlight Kit
19.7 Locate Down Pressure Pins
19.8 Install and Adjust Cutting Units
20 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Fuel System
20.3 Electrical System
20.4 Fluid Capacities
20.5 Wheel Motor and Cutting Unit Drive
20.6 Travel Speeds
20.7 Steering and Brakes
20.8 Dimensions
20.9 Tires
20.10 Recommended Lubricants
20.11 Sound Measurements
20.12 Vibration Measurements
21 Declaration of Conformity
21.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
22 Index
23 Notes
24 Notes
25 Service Statement
25.1 John Deere Parts
25.2 The Right Tools
25.3 Well-Trained Technicians
25.4 Prompt Service
26 Service Record
26.1 Record Service Dates