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
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)
7.8 Install Grass Collector
8 Operating Controls
8.1 Operator’s Station Controls ?Model X117R?
8.2 Operator?s Station Controls ?Models X147R and X167R?
9 Operating
9.1 Daily Operating Checklist
9.2 Adjusting Seat
9.3 Adjusting Cutting Height
9.4 Checking Mower Deck Level
9.5 Adjusting Mower Deck Level
9.6 Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
9.7 Testing Safety Systems
9.8 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.9 Testing Park Brake
9.10 Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
9.11 Testing Seat Switch
9.12 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.13 Using the Park Brake
9.14 Using the Hour Meter
9.15 Checking Fuel Level
9.16 Using Key Switch and Headlights
9.17 Starting the Engine
9.18 Idling the Engine
9.19 Stopping the Engine
9.20 Using Travel Controls
9.21 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.22 Adjusting Grass Collector Full Sensor
9.23 Using Grass Collector
9.24 Adjusting Grass Collector Latch
9.25 Engaging and Disengaging Mower
9.26 Checking for Plugging
9.27 Moving Machine by Hand
9.28 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.29 Using Weights
9.30 Using Tire Chains
9.31 Using Accessories
9.32 Mowing Tips
9.33 Bagging Tips
9.34 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 (CO?)
12.2 Avoid Fumes
12.3 Gasoline Engine Oil
12.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.6 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
12.7 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Engine)
12.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Engine)
12.9 Checking Spark Plug
12.10 Replacing Fuel Filter
12.11 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Checking Transmission
14 Service Mower
14.1 Removing and Installing Machine Shields
14.2 Cleaning Mower Deck
14.3 Disconnect Manual PTO Cable
14.4 Removing Mower Deck
14.5 Connecting Manual PTO Cable
14.6 Installing Mower Deck
14.7 Replacing Mower Drive Belts
14.8 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
14.9 Servicing Mower Blades
14.10 Sharpening Blades
14.11 Balancing Blades
14.12 Removing Grass Collector
14.13 Installing Grass Collector
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 X117R
19.2 Model X147R
19.3 Model X167R
19.4 Electrical System
19.5 Fuel System
19.6 Tires
19.7 Capacities
19.8 Dimensions
19.9 Mower Deck
19.10 Recommended Lubricants
19.11 Fast Idle Engine Speed
19.12 Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device
19.13 Sound Measurements
19.14 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