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 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
3 Table of Contents
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.2 DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
4.3 WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
4.4 DANGER: SHIELD EYES-EXPLOSIVE GASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY
4.5 DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
4.6 DANGER: ROTATING BLADE AND THROWN OBJECTS
4.7 WARNING: PINCH POINT
4.8 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.9 Emission Compliance Period
4.10 Homologation
5 Safety
5.1 Operating Safely
5.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
5.3 Checking Mowing Area
5.4 Parking Safely
5.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
5.6 Protect Children
5.7 Avoid Tipping
5.8 Keep Riders Off
5.9 Towing Loads Safely
5.10 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.11 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.12 Practice Safe Maintenance
5.13 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.14 Prevent Fires
5.15 Handling Fuel Safely
5.16 Tire Safety
5.17 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Operating
6.1 Daily Operating Checklist
6.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
6.3 Operator Station Controls
6.4 Miscellaneous Controls
6.5 Adjusting Seat
6.6 Adjusting Cutting Height
6.7 Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
6.8 Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
6.9 Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
6.10 Testing Safety Systems
6.11 Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
6.12 Testing Seat Switch
6.13 Testing Park Brake Switch
6.14 Testing Brake Pedal Switch
6.15 Testing Park Brake
6.16 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
6.17 Using Park Brake
6.18 Using the Key Switch
6.19 Starting Engine
6.20 Stopping Engine
6.21 Using Headlights
6.22 Using Travel Pedals
6.23 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
6.24 Using Mower Lift Pedal
6.25 Using Mower Engagement Lever
6.26 Using Grass Collector
6.27 Adjusting Grass Collector Fill
6.28 Using Fill Indicator Paddle (Optional)
6.29 Adjusting Grass Collector Latch
6.30 Pushing Machine (Using Free-Wheeling Lever)
6.31 Transporting Machine on Trailer
6.32 Using Wheel Weights
6.33 Using Tire Chains
6.34 Mowing Tips
6.35 Bagging Tips
7 Replacement Parts
7.1 Service Literature
7.2 Parts
7.3 Part Numbers
8 Service Intervals
8.1 Servicing Your Machine
8.2 After Each Use
8.3 Break In – After First 5 Hours of Operation
8.4 Every 10 Hours
8.5 Every 25 Hours
8.6 50 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
8.7 100 Hours
8.8 Yearly – As Required
9 Service Lubrication
9.1 Grease
9.2 Lubricating Mower Spindles
9.3 Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles
9.4 Lubricating Lift Pedal Assembly
10 Service Engine
10.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
10.2 Avoid Fumes
10.3 Engine Oil
10.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
10.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
10.6 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
10.7 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
10.8 Checking Spark Plugs
10.9 Adjusting Carburetor
10.10 Replacing Fuel Filter
11 Service Transmission
11.1 Checking Transmission
12 Service Mower
12.1 Removing Mower
12.2 Installing Mower
12.3 Replacing Mower Drive Belt
12.4 Adjusting Mower Deck Timing Belt
12.5 Replacing Mower Deck Timing Belt
12.6 Adjusting Spindle Brake
12.7 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
12.8 Servicing Mower Blades
12.9 Sharpening Blades
12.10 Balancing Blades
12.11 Removing Grass Collector
12.12 Installing Grass Collector
13 Service Electrical
13.1 Service the Battery Safely
13.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
13.3 Removing and Installing Battery
13.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
13.5 Using Booster Battery
13.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
13.7 Cleaning Headlight Lens
14 Service Miscellaneous
14.1 Using Proper Fuel
14.2 Filling Fuel Tank
14.3 Adjusting Hood Latches
14.4 Cleaning Mower Deck and Grass Collector
14.5 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
14.6 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
14.7 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
15.2 Engine
15.3 Transmission
15.4 Electrical
15.5 Tractor
15.6 Mower
16 Storage
16.1 Storing Safety
16.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
16.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
16.4 Removing Machine From Storage
17 Specifications
17.1 Engine
17.2 Drivetrain
17.3 Electrical System
17.4 Tires
17.5 Capacities
17.6 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
17.7 Dimensions
17.8 Recommended Lubricants
18 Warranty
18.1 Product Warranty
18.2 John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Ga…
18.3 Tire Warranty
18.4 Limited Battery Warranty
19 Index
20 Notes
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Record
22.1 Record Service Dates
