John Deere LX280, LX280AWS, and LX289 Lawn Tractors Operator Manual OMM152799

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 WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
4.3 DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
4.4 WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, LOADED SPRING
4.5 DANGER: CAUTION-POISON
4.6 DANGER
4.7 DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
4.8 DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
4.9 CAUTION
4.10 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.11 Emission Compliance Period
4.12 Certification
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 Engine Break-In
6.2 Daily Operating Checklist
6.3 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
6.4 Operator Station Controls
6.5 Miscellaneous Controls
6.6 Adjusting Seat
6.7 Adjusting Cutting Height
6.8 Adjusting Mower Wheels
6.9 Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
6.10 Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
6.11 Testing Safety Systems
6.12 Testing Park Brake Switch
6.13 Testing Park Brake
6.14 Testing PTO Switch
6.15 Testing Seat Switch
6.16 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
6.17 Using Park Brake
6.18 Using Headlights
6.19 Using Indicator Lights and Hour Meter
6.20 Checking Fuel Level
6.21 Starting the Engine
6.22 Stopping the Engine
6.23 Using Travel Controls
6.24 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
6.25 Using Mower Attachment/ Mower Lift Pedal
6.26 Using Cruise Control
6.27 Using Mower (PTO)
6.28 Pushing Machine (Using Free-Wheeling Lever)
6.29 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
6.30 Transporting Machine on Trailer
6.31 Using Weights
6.32 Using Tire Chains
6.33 Mowing Tips
7 Replacement Parts
7.1 Service Literature
7.2 Parts
7.3 Machine
7.4 Mower Deck
8 Service Intervals
8.1 Servicing Your Machine
8.2 Initial Break-In
8.3 Every 25 Hours
8.4 Every 50 Hours
8.5 Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
8.6 Every 200 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)
8.7 Every 500 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)
8.8 Every 500 Hours
9 Service Lubrication
9.1 Grease
9.2 Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles
9.3 Lubricating Front Axle and Rear Steering Pivots (LX280AWS Only)
9.4 Lubricating Blade Spindles
9.5 Lubricating Mower Wheels (48 Inch and 54 Inch Mowers Only)
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 Servicing Air Cleaner (LX280 and LX280AWS)
10.8 Servicing Air Cleaner (LX289)
10.9 Checking Spark Plugs
10.10 Adjusting Carburetor
10.11 Replacing Fuel Filter
10.12 Recommended Engine Coolant
10.13 Checking Coolant Level
10.14 Servicing Cooling System
11 Service Transmission
11.1 Transmission Oil
11.2 Checking Transmission Oil Level
11.3 Adjusting Cruise Control Lever
12 Service Mower – 42 Inch Mulching Mower
12.1 Removing Mower
12.2 Installing Mower
12.3 Adjusting Lift Assist Spring
12.4 Checking Mower Blade Timing
12.5 Adjusting Mower Timing Belt
12.6 Replacing Mower Timing Belt
12.7 Replacing Mower Drive (Primary)
12.8 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
12.9 Servicing Mower Blades
12.10 Sharpening Blades
12.11 Balancing Blades
13 Service Mower – 42, 48, 54 Inch Mowers
13.1 Removing Mower
13.2 Installing Mower
13.3 Adjusting Lift Assist Spring
13.4 Replacing Mower Drive (Primary) Belt
13.5 Replacing Mower Deck (Secondary) Belt
13.6 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
13.7 Servicing Mower Blades
13.8 Sharpening Blades
13.9 Balancing Blades
14 Service Electrical
14.1 Service the Battery Safely
14.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
14.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
14.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
14.5 Using Booster Battery
14.6 Replacing Fuses
14.7 Replacing Headlight Bulb
14.8 Replacing Indicator Light Bulb
15 Service Miscellaneous
15.1 Using Proper Fuel
15.2 Filling Fuel Tank
15.3 Checking Tire Pressure
15.4 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque (LX280AWS)
15.5 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
15.6 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
15.7 Removing and Installing Hood
15.8 Adjusting Hood Latches
15.9 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
15.10 Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
16 Troubleshooting
16.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
16.2 Engine
16.3 Machine
16.4 Electrical
16.5 Mower
17 Storage
17.1 Storing Safety
17.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
17.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
17.4 Removing Machine From Storage
18 Specifications
18.1 Engine
18.2 Drivetrain
18.3 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
18.4 Battery
18.5 Tires
18.6 Steering and Brakes
18.7 Capacities
18.8 Dimensions
18.9 Weight
18.10 42 Inch Mulching Mower
18.11 42 Inch Mower
18.12 48 Inch Mower
18.13 54 Inch Mower
18.14 Recommended Lubricants
19 Warranty
19.1 Product Warranty
19.2 John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Ga…
19.3 Tire Warranty
19.4 Limited Battery Warranty
20 Index
21 Notes
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates