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 WARNING – Hot Surface – M134406
4.4 WARNING – Rotating Blades – TCU51051
4.5 DANGER – Thrown Objects – M137637
4.6 DANGER – Rotating Blades
4.7 DANGER – Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
4.8 WARNING – AVOID CRUSHING – TCU13514
4.9 DANGER
4.10 WARNING – TCU24657
4.11 CAUTION – HELP AVOID INJURY
4.12 Roll-Over Protective Structure – TCU27218
4.13 WARNING TCU26800
4.14 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.15 Emission Compliance Period
4.16 Certification
4.17 Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
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 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.14 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.15 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.16 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.17 Towing Loads Safely
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 Operator Station Controls
7 Operating
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
7.3 Raising and Lowering Operator Seat
7.4 Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
7.5 Adjusting Seat
7.6 Using Seat Belt
7.7 Raising and Lowering ROPS
7.8 Determining Safe Slope Angles
7.9 Using Convenience Package Controls (If Equipped)
7.10 Setting Mower Deck Cutting Height
7.11 Adjusting Mower Deck – All Models
7.12 Adjusting Deck Lift Spring Tension
7.13 Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels
7.14 Testing Safety Systems
7.15 Testing PTO Switch
7.16 Testing Park Brake Switch
7.17 Testing Seat Switch
7.18 Testing the Park Brake
7.19 Using the Park Brake
7.20 Using Key Switch
7.21 Using Indicator Lights
7.22 Using the PTO
7.23 Using the Throttle Lever
7.24 Using the Hour Meter
7.25 Using the Motion Control Levers
7.26 Starting the Engine
7.27 Engaging Mower
7.28 Operating Mulch-On-Demand Mower Deck (MOD) If Equipped
7.29 Stopping Engine
7.30 Emergency Stopping
7.31 Installing Ballast
7.32 Moving Machine by Hand (Using the Bypass Pump Release Valves)
7.33 Transporting Machine on Trailer
7.34 Mowing Tips
7.35 Mowing Travel Speeds
7.36 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 Service Intervals
10 Service Lubrication
10.1 Grease
10.2 Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
10.3 Lubricating Return to Neutral Blocks (If Equipped)
11 Service Engine
11.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
11.2 Avoid Fumes
11.3 Engine Oil
11.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
11.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
11.6 Checking and Replacing Air Cleaner Element
11.7 Checking Spark Plugs
11.8 Cleaning Debris From Engine (Models Z910A and Z920A)
11.9 Cleaning Debris From Engine (Models Z925A, Z930A, Z950A, Z960A, and Z970A)
11.10 Replacing Fuel Filter
11.11 Adjusting Carburetor
11.12 Carbon Canister
12 Service Transmission
12.1 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
12.2 Checking Transmission Oil Level
12.3 Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
12.4 Cleaning Transmission Fan and Cooling Fins
12.5 Checking and Replacing Traction Drive Belt
12.6 Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
12.7 Adjusting Tracking
13 Service Steering & Brakes
13.1 Removing and Installing Caster Wheels
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 Removing and Installing Foot Plate
14.2 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Belt Shields
14.3 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt
14.4 Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
14.5 Sharpening Blades
14.6 Balancing Blades
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
15.3 Removing and Installing Battery
15.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.5 Using Booster Battery
15.6 Replacing Fuses
15.7 Diagnostic Light Check
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Using Proper Fuel
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 Checking Tire Pressure
16.4 Lifting Machine
16.5 Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels
16.6 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.7 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical System
17.4 Diagnostic Real-Time Codes
17.5 Diagnostic Test Mode Codes (With Machine OFF)
17.6 Machine
17.7 Brakes
17.8 Steering
17.9 Mower
18 Storage
18.1 Storing Safety
18.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
18.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
18.4 Removing Machine From Storage
19 Specifications
19.1 Engine
19.2 Drivetrain
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 at Full Engine RPM
19.10 Dimensions
19.11 Weight
19.12 Recommended Lubricants
20 Warranty
20.1 Product Warranty
20.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
20.3 Tire Warranty
20.4 Limited Battery Warranty
21 Index
22 Notes
23 Notes
24 John Deere Quality Statement
24.1 John Deere Quality
25 Service Record
25.1 Record Service Dates