John Deere X300 Tractor Operator Manual OMM167789

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 Safety Label Location
4.2 Pictorial Safety Label Location
4.3 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.4 DANGER
4.5 DANGER – M89504
4.6 DANGER M139128
4.7 DANGER
4.8 DANGER M154540
4.9 DANGER M128699
4.10 WARNING
4.11 WARNING
4.12 M168852 Warning
4.13 M168852 Warning
4.14 M168852 Warning
4.15 M168854 Warning
4.16 M168854 Warning
4.17 M168854 Warning
4.18 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.19 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects – M118040
4.20 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades – M118041
4.21 Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
4.22 WARNING M128484
4.23 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.24 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.25 Emission Compliance Period
4.26 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 Operating on Slopes
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 Machine Cleanout
6.1 Prevent Fires
7 Operating – Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Adjusting Seat
8.4 Adjusting Cutting Height
8.5 Checking and Adjusting Mower Level
8.6 Adjusting Mower Wheels
8.7 Testing Safety Systems
8.8 Testing Park Brake Switch
8.9 Testing Park Brake
8.10 Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
8.11 Testing Seat Switch
8.12 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
8.13 Using Park Brake
8.14 Using Key Switch and Headlights
8.15 Using Hour Meter
8.16 Checking Fuel Level
8.17 Starting the Engine
8.18 Stopping the Engine
8.19 Using Travel Controls
8.20 Using Cruise Control
8.21 Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel (X360)
8.22 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
8.23 Using Mower Attachment / Mower Lift
8.24 Using Mower Engagement Lever
8.25 Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
8.26 Moving Machine by Hand
8.27 Mower Gates, Using
8.28 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
8.29 Transporting Machine on Trailer
8.30 Using Weights
8.31 Using Tire Chains
8.32 Using Accessories
8.33 Mowing Tips
8.34 38 in and 42C Blade Choices
8.35 48C and 54C Blade Choices
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
9.3 Part Numbers
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Service Intervals
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricating Pivot Points
11.3 Lubricating Front Axle
11.4 Lubricating Rear U-Joints (4-Wheel Steer Models)
11.5 Lubricating Lift Pedal Assembly
11.6 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (X310 and X360)
12 Service Engine
12.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
12.2 Avoid Fumes
12.3 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 Cleaning Engine Shroud
12.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
12.9 Checking Spark Plug
12.10 Adjusting Carburetor
12.11 Replacing Fuel Filter
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Checking Transmission
13.2 Transmission Oil (X310 and X360)
13.3 Checking Transmission Oil Level (X310 and X360 models)
13.4 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (X310 and X360)
14 Service Mower
14.1 Removing Mower (38 and 42C Mower)
14.2 Removing Mower (42 Mulch Mower)
14.3 Removing Mower (48 and 54 Mower)
14.4 Installing Mower (38 and 42C Mower)
14.5 Installing Mower (42 Mulch Mower)
14.6 Installing Mower (48 and 54 Mower)
14.7 Adjusting Lift Assist Spring (If equipped)
14.8 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (38 Mower)
14.9 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 Mower)
14.10 Replacing Mower Belts (42 Mulch Mower)
14.11 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 and 54 Mower)
14.12 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
14.13 Servicing Mower Blades
14.14 Sharpening Blades
14.15 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 Removing and Installing Hood
16.5 Checking Tire Pressure
16.6 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with E-Clip)
16.7 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
16.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical
17.4 Machine
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 Assembly
19.1 Identify Parts
19.2 Charge and Connect Battery
19.3 Install Steering Wheel
19.4 Install Seat Springs
19.5 Remove Shipping Support Rod (54 Mower)
19.6 Install Mower Discharge Chute (48 and 54 Mower)
19.7 Install Mower Anti-Scalp Wheels
19.8 Check Tire Pressure
19.9 Adjust Mower Deck Level
19.10 Check Engine Oil Level
19.11 Check Machine Safety System
20 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Drivetrain
20.3 Fuel System
20.4 Electrical System
20.5 Tires
20.6 Capacities
20.7 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
20.8 Dimensions
20.9 Mower
20.10 Recommended Lubricants
21 Warranty
21.1 Product Warranty
21.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
21.3 Tire Warranty
21.4 Limited Battery Warranty
22 Index
23 Notes
24 John Deere Quality Statement
24.1 John Deere Quality
25 Service Record
25.1 Record Service Dates