Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Machine Use
1.4 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.5 Special Messages
1.6 Parts
1.7 Service Literature
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels without Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
4.3 Read Operator’s Manual
4.4 Keep Children Away from Mower
4.5 Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
4.6 Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
4.7 Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
4.8 Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
4.9 Avoid Injury from Hot Surfaces
4.10 Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
5 Safety
5.1 Training
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operation
5.4 Maintenance and Storage
5.5 Preventing Injuries
5.6 Parking Safely
5.7 Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
5.8 Prevent Fires
5.9 Checking Wheel Hardware
6 Machine Cleanout
6.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
6.2 Cleanout Areas
7 Assembly
7.1 Charge and Connect Battery
7.2 Check Tire Pressure
7.3 Adjust Mower Deck Level
7.4 Adjust Mower Deck Gage Wheels
7.5 Check Engine Oil Level
7.6 Check Machine Safety System
7.7 Break in Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)
8 Operating Controls
8.1 Operator’s Station Controls “Models X107 and X127”
8.2 Operator’s Station Controls “Model X167”
9 Operating
9.1 Daily Operating Checklist
9.2 Adjusting Seat
9.3 Adjusting Cutting Height
9.4 Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
9.5 Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
9.6 Testing Safety Systems
9.7 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.8 Testing Park Brake
9.9 Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
9.10 Testing Seat Switch
9.11 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.12 Using the Park Brake
9.13 Using Hourmeter and MowerPlus™ Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
9.14 Checking Fuel Level
9.15 Using Key Switch and Headlights
9.16 Starting the Engine
9.17 Idling the Engine
9.18 Stopping the Engine
9.19 Using Travel Controls
9.20 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.21 Using Cruise Control “Model X167”
9.22 Engaging and Disengaging Mower
9.23 Using Mulch Cover 107 cm (42 in) and 122 cm (48 in) Mower Decks (If Equipped)
9.24 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
9.25 Moving Machine by Hand
9.26 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.27 Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
9.28 Using Weights
9.29 Using Tire Chains
9.30 Using Accessories
9.31 Choosing Mower Blades
9.32 Mowing Tips
9.33 Towing Loads
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Service Intervals
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricating Front Axle
11.3 Lubricating Pivot Points
12 Service Engine
12.1 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
12.2 Avoid Fumes
12.3 Gasoline Engine Oil
12.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.5 Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
12.6 Changing Engine Oil and Filter on models not equipped with the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
12.7 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
12.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder)
12.9 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Engine)
12.10 Checking Spark Plug
12.11 Replacing Fuel Filter
12.12 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Checking Transmission
14 Service Mower
14.1 Removing and Installing Machine Shields
14.2 Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (122 cm (48 in) Mower Deck)
14.3 Removing Mower Deck
14.4 Installing Mower Deck
14.5 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in) Mower Deck)
14.6 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in) Mower Deck)
14.7 Cleaning Mower Deck
14.8 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
14.9 Servicing Mower Blades
14.10 Sharpening Blades
14.11 Balancing Blades
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Removing and Installing the Battery
15.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.4 Using Booster Battery
15.5 Replacing Headlight Bulb
15.6 Replacing Fuse
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 Lifting Machine
16.4 Checking Tire Pressure
16.5 Removing and Installing Hood
16.6 Removing and Installing Closeout Panels (If Equipped)
16.7 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.8 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
16.9 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
16.10 Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
16.11 Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical
17.4 Tractor
17.5 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 Model X107
19.2 Model X127
19.3 Model X167
19.4 Electrical System (All Models)
19.5 Fuel System (All Models)
19.6 Tires
19.7 Capacities
19.8 Dimensions (All Models)
19.9 Mower Deck – 107 cm
19.10 Mower Deck – 122 cm
19.11 Recommended Lubricants (All Models)
19.12 Fast Idle Engine Speed
19.13 Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device
19.14 Sound Measurements
19.15 Vibration Measurements
20 Declaration of Conformity
20.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
20.2 UK Declaration of Conformity
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Record
22.1 Record Service Dates
23 Slope Gauge
23.1 Slope Gauge Template
24 Index
