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
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
3 Table of Contents
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.3 CAUTION TCU27738
4.4 DANGER
4.5 WARNING
4.6 CAUTION HELP AVOID INJURY
4.7 WARNING TCU26800
4.8 WARNING
4.9 WARNING – TCU13514
4.10 DANGER – M131748
4.11 DANGER M131739
4.12 DANGER – M137637
4.13 WARNING – TCU51051
4.14 DANGER
4.15 CAUTION TCU27738
4.16 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.17 Emission Compliance Period
4.18 Certification
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Using a Spark Arrestor
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 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
5.14 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.15 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.16 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.17 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.18 Maintenance and Storage
5.19 Prevent Fires
5.20 Tire Safety
5.21 Handling Fuel Safely
5.22 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Operating Controls
6.1 Operating Controls
7 Operating
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
7.3 UsIng Indicator Lights
7.4 Electronic Control Module
7.5 Diagnostics
7.6 Miscellaneous Controls
7.7 Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
7.8 Raising and Lowering Seat
7.9 Adjusting Seat
7.10 Using Seat Belt
7.11 Lowering ROPS
7.12 Using Controls
7.13 Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height
7.14 Adjusting Mower Deck Anti Scalp Wheels
7.15 Testing Safety Systems
7.16 Testing PTO Switch
7.17 Testing Park Brake Switch
7.18 Testing Neutral Start Switch
7.19 Testing Seat Switch
7.20 Testing the Park Brake
7.21 Using the Park Brake
7.22 Using the PTO Knob
7.23 Using the Throttle Lever
7.24 Using the Hour Meter
7.25 Using the Motion Control Levers
7.26 Leveling Mower Deck
7.27 Starting the Engine
7.28 Stopping the Engine
7.29 Engaging Mower
7.30 Moving Machine by Hand
7.31 Using Fuel Shut Off
7.32 Transporting Machine
7.33 Mowing Tips
7.34 Mowing Travel Speeds
7.35 Dismounting to Inspect Mower
8 Replacement Parts
8.1 Service Literature
8.2 Parts
8.3 Part Numbers
9 Service Intervals
9.1 Servicing Your Machine
9.2 After Each Use
9.3 Break In After First 5 Hours
9.4 Break In After First 15 Hours
9.5 Break In After First 50 Hours
9.6 Every 50 Hours
9.7 Every 100 Hours
9.8 Every 200 Hours
9.9 Every 500 Hours or Yearly
9.10 Every 1500 Hours or Two Years
9.11 Every 2000 Hours or Two Years
9.12 Every 3000 Hours or Three Years
9.13 As Needed
9.14 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
10 Service Lubrication
10.1 Grease
10.2 Changing Gearbox Oil
10.3 Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
10.4 Lubricating Deck Lift Support Blocks
10.5 Lubricating Height-of-Cut Ball Detent
10.6 Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
10.7 Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot
10.8 Lubricating Mower Deck Push Arms
10.9 Lubricating, PTO Shaft,
11 Service Engine
11.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
11.2 Avoid Fumes
11.3 Engine Oil – Diesel
11.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
11.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
11.6 Cleaning Pump Drive Blower Fan
11.7 Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
11.8 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
11.9 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
11.10 Checking Air Filter Restriction Indicator
11.11 Service Cooling System Safely
11.12 Recommended Engine Coolant
11.13 Checking Coolant Level
11.14 Draining Cooling System
11.15 Flushing Cooling System
11.16 Filling Cooling System
11.17 Bleeding Cooling System
11.18 Belt, Servicing
11.19 Adjusting Belt
11.20 Fuel Filter, Replacing
11.21 Sediment Bowl, Checking
12 Service Transmission
12.1 Transaxle Oil
12.2 Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler
12.3 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
12.4 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
12.5 Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages
13 Service Steering & Brakes
13.1 Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing
13.2 Checking and Aligning Motion Control Levers
13.3 Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Levers Gap
13.4 Adjusting Park Brake
14 Service Mower
14.1 Installing Deck
14.2 Clean Grass and Debris From Machine
14.3 Removing and Installing Foot Plate
14.4 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt Shields 72 Inch and 60 Inch Side Discharge
14.5 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension 72 Inch
14.6 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension 60 Inch
14.7 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt
14.8 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt 60 Inch Rear Discharge
14.9 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt 60 Inch Side Discharge
14.10 Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
14.11 Sharpening Blades
14.12 Balancing Blades
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
15.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.4 Using Booster Battery
15.5 Replacing Fuses and Relays
15.6 Diagnostic Light Check
15.7 Replacing Light Bulb
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Using Proper Fuel (Diesel)
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 Removing and Installing Drive Wheels
16.4 Tightening Drive Wheel Hardware
16.5 Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
16.6 Checking Tire Pressure
16.7 Tightening ROPS Hardware
16.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical System
17.4 Machine
17.5 Brakes
17.6 Steering
17.7 Mower Deck
17.8 Diagnostic Real-Time Codes
17.9 Diagnostic Test Mode Codes (With Machine OFF)
18 Storage
18.1 Storing Safety
18.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
18.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
18.4 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
18.5 Removing Machine From Storage
19 Specifications
19.1 Engine
19.2 Drive Train
19.3 Electrical System
19.4 Fuel System
19.5 Steering and Brakes
19.6 Tires
19.7 Battery
19.8 Capacities
19.9 Travel Speeds
19.10 Dimensions
19.11 Recommended Lubricants
20 Warranty
20.1 Product Warranty
20.2 John Deere, Federal And California Emission Control System Warranty (Non-Road Diesel)
20.3 Tire Warranty
20.4 Limited Battery Warranty
21 Index
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates