John Deere HPX 4X4 Gas Gator Utility Vehicles Operator Manual OMM173803

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
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 WARNING
4.4 CAUTION
4.5 CAUTION
4.6 WARNING
4.7 WARNING
4.8 WARNING
4.9 CAUTION
4.10 WARNING
4.11 Occupant Protective Structure Safety and Certification Label
4.12 Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
5 Safety Labels—No Text
5.1 Safety Label Location
5.2 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
5.3 Hot Surfaces
5.4 Help Prevent Injury When Dumping Loads
5.5 Park Machine Safely
5.6 Avoid Injury
5.7 Driver and Passenger Safety
5.8 Prevent Equipment Fires
5.9 Read Operator’s Manual
5.10 Avoid Injury From Tipping
5.11 Prevent Rollover
5.12 Avoid Injury From Explosion
5.13 Riders Can Fall Off and Be Killed
5.14 Rollover or Falling Off May Cause Death
5.15 Pinch Point
5.16 Avoid Injury from Explosion
5.17 SAE J2258 and ASME B56.8 Compliance
6 Safety
6.1 Supervisor Safety Responsibilities
6.2 Operator Training Required
6.3 Operating Safely
6.4 Using a Spark Arrestor
6.5 Parking Safely
6.6 Protect Children/Small Adults and Prevent Accidents
6.7 Avoid Excessive Speeds
6.8 Avoid Tipping
6.9 Use Seat Belt Properly
6.10 Keep Occupant Protective System (OPS) Installed Properly
6.11 Keep Riders Off Vehicle
6.12 Before Driving
6.13 Transport Loads Safely
6.14 Using Front Attachments
6.15 Towing Loads Safely With Utility Vehicle
6.16 Driving On Rough Terrain
6.17 Climbing Or Descending A Hill
6.18 Driving Across Slopes
6.19 Riding Through Water
6.20 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.21 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.22 Practice Safe Maintenance
6.23 Prevent Fires
6.24 Do Not Modify Machine
6.25 Tire Safety
6.26 Handling Fuel Safely
6.27 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 Prevent Fires
8 Operating Controls
8.1 Operator Station Controls
9 Operating
9.1 Daily Operating Checklist
9.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
9.3 Using Doors or Nets
9.4 Using Hand Holds
9.5 Adjusting Operator’s Seat
9.6 Adjusting Passenger Seat
9.7 Using Seat Belt
9.8 Testing Safety Systems
9.9 Testing the Safety Start System
9.10 Using Park Brake
9.11 Using Ignition Key Switch
9.12 Using Headlights
9.13 Using Instrument Display
9.14 Using Accessory Outlet
9.15 Using Turn Signal Switch (If equipped)
9.16 Using Hazard Lights (If equipped)
9.17 Using Storage Tray
9.18 Starting the Engine
9.19 Stopping Engine
9.20 Emergency Stopping
9.21 Using Travel Controls
9.22 Using Traction Assist
9.23 Using Four Wheel Drive
9.24 Using the Cargo Box
9.25 Determining Vehicle Load Capacity
9.26 Loading the Cargo Box
9.27 Emptying Cargo Box
9.28 Towing Loads
9.29 Using Correct Tires and Inflation
9.30 Tire Chains
9.31 Transporting Machine
10 Optional Attachments & Kits
10.1 Attachments and Kits
10.2 Cab Classification According to EN15695-1 (for Application of Crop Protection Chemicals and Liquid Fertilizer)
10.3 Using Quick Clamps
10.4 Light Kits
10.5 Backup Alarm
10.6 Cab Heater
10.7 Occupant Protective Structure (OPS) Rear Screen
10.8 Front Receiver Hitch
10.9 Using a Trailer
11 Replacement Parts
11.1 Service Literature
11.2 Parts
11.3 Part Numbers
12 Service Intervals
12.1 Servicing Your Machine
12.2 Break In
12.3 Every 50 Hours
12.4 Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
12.5 Every 200 Hours
12.6 Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
12.7 Every 400 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)
12.8 Every 800 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)
13 Service Lubrication
13.1 Grease
13.2 Lubricating Drive Line
14 Service Engine
14.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
14.2 Avoid Fumes
14.3 Engine Oil
14.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
14.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
14.6 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
14.7 Servicing Air Cleaner Element
14.8 Checking Air Intake, Hoses and Clamps
14.9 Checking Spark Plug
14.10 Replacing Fuel Filter
14.11 Adjusting Carburetor
14.12 Cleaning Engine Compartment
14.13 Cleaning Grille
14.14 Cleaning Radiator Cooling Fins
14.15 Checking Coolant Level
14.16 Service Cooling System Safely
14.17 Servicing Cooling System
14.18 Recommended Engine Coolant
14.19 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
14.20 Checking Spark Arrestor
15 Service Transmission
15.1 Transaxle Oil
15.2 4WD Front Differential Oil
15.3 Checking 4WD Front Differential Oil Level
15.4 Changing 4WD Front Differential Oil
15.5 Checking Transaxle Oil Level
15.6 Changing Transaxle Oil
15.7 Checking Drive Belt
15.8 Replacing Drive Belt
15.9 Checking Secondary Driven Clutch Buttons
15.10 Cleaning Primary Drive Clutch
16 Service Steering & Brakes
16.1 Brake Fluid
16.2 Checking Brake Fluid Level
16.3 Checking Brake Pads
16.4 Checking Brake Lines
16.5 Adjusting Park Brake
17 Service Electrical
17.1 Service the Battery Safely
17.2 Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
17.3 Removing and Installing Battery
17.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
17.5 Using Booster Battery
17.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
17.7 Replacing Instrument Panel Bulbs
17.8 Checking and Replacing Fuses
18 Service Miscellaneous
18.1 Using Proper Fuel
18.2 Filling Fuel Tank
18.3 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
18.4 Removing and Installing Seats
18.5 Opening and Closing Hood
18.6 Removing and Installing Storage Tray
18.7 Inspecting Seat Belt
18.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
18.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
19 Troubleshooting
19.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
19.2 Engine
19.3 Electrical
19.4 Brakes
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
21 Specifications
21.1 Engine Specifications
21.2 Drive Train
21.3 Electrical System
21.4 Fuel System
21.5 Fluid Capacities
21.6 Steering and Brakes
21.7 Tires
21.8 Travel Speeds
21.9 Dimensions
21.10 Weights and Capacities
21.11 Recommended Lubricants
22 Warranty
22.1 Product Warranty
22.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
22.3 Tire Warranty
22.4 Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
23 John Deere Quality Statement
23.1 John Deere Quality
24 Service Records
24.1 Record Service Dates
25 Index