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 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels?Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.3 DANGER
4.4 DANGER
4.5 WARNING
4.6 WARNING
4.7 WARNING
4.8 WARNING
4.9 CAUTION
5 Safety Labels?No Text
5.1 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
5.2 Pictorial Safety Label Location
5.3 Read Operator?s Manual
5.4 Keep Children Away from Mower
5.5 Avoid Injury From Tipping
5.6 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
5.7 Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
5.8 Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acid
5.9 Avoid Injury From Hand Entanglement in Rotating Parts
5.10 Prevent Equipment Fires
5.11 Certification
6 Safety
6.1 Operating Safely
6.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
6.3 Checking Mowing Area
6.4 Parking Safely
6.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
6.6 Protect Children
6.7 Operating on Slopes
6.8 Keep Riders Off
6.9 Towing Loads Safely
6.10 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.11 Driving Safely on Public Roads
6.12 Practice Safe Maintenance
6.13 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
6.14 Handling Fuel Safely
6.15 Tire Safety
6.16 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.17 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 Prevent Fires
7.2 Cleanout Areas
8 Operating – Controls
8.1 Operator Station Controls
9 Operating
9.1 Daily Operating Checklist
9.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
9.3 Adjusting Seat
9.4 Adjusting Cutting Height
9.5 Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
9.6 Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels
9.7 Testing Safety Systems
9.8 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.9 Testing Park Brake
9.10 Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
9.11 Testing Seat Switch
9.12 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.13 Using Park Brake
9.14 Using Key Switch and Headlights
9.15 Using the Hourmeter
9.16 Checking Fuel Tank Level (X300R)
9.17 Starting the Engine
9.18 Stopping the Engine
9.19 Using Travel Controls
9.20 Using Cruise Control
9.21 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.22 Using Mower Attachment / Mower Lift Pedal
9.23 Using Mower Engagement Lever
9.24 Using Grass Collector
9.25 Adjusting Grass Collector Latch
9.26 Moving Machine by Hand
9.27 Checking for Plugging
9.28 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.29 Using Weights
9.30 Using Tire Chains
9.31 Mowing Tips
9.32 Bagging Tips
9.33 42RD Blade Choices
10 Replacement Parts
10.1 Service Literature
10.2 Parts
10.3 Part Numbers
11 Service Intervals
11.1 Servicing Your Machine
11.2 Service Intervals
12 Service Lubrication
12.1 Grease
12.2 Lubricating Pivot Points
12.3 Lubricating Front Axle
12.4 Lubricating Lift Pedal Assembly
13 Service Engine
13.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
13.2 Avoid Fumes
13.3 Engine Oil
13.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
13.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
13.6 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
13.7 Cleaning Engine Shroud
13.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
13.9 Checking Spark Plug
13.10 Adjusting Carburetor
13.11 Replacing Fuel Filter
14 Service Transmission
14.1 Checking Transmission
15 Service Mower
15.1 Removing Mower
15.2 Installing Mower
15.3 Replacing Mower Drive Belts
15.4 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
15.5 Servicing Mower Blades
15.6 Sharpening Blades
15.7 Balancing Blades
15.8 Removing Grass Collector
15.9 Installing Grass Collector
15.10 Cleaning Pressure Sensor
15.11 Using Wash Ports to Clean Mower Deck
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Electrical
16.2 Service the Battery Safely
16.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
16.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.5 Using Booster Battery
16.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
16.7 Replacing Fuse
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
17.2 Filling Fuel Tank
17.3 Lifting Machine
17.4 Removing and Installing Hood
17.5 Checking Tire Pressure
17.6 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with E-Clip)
17.7 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.8 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical
18.4 Machine
18.5 Mower
19 Storage
19.1 Storing Safety
19.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
19.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
19.4 Removing Machine From Storage
20 Assembly
20.1 Identify Parts
20.2 Charge and Connect Battery
20.3 Install Steering Wheel
20.4 Install Seat Springs
20.5 Install Anti-Scalp Wheels
20.6 Install Grass Collector
20.7 Check Tire Pressure
20.8 Adjust Mower Deck Level
20.9 Check Engine Oil Level
20.10 Check Machine Safety System
21 Specifications
21.1 Engine
21.2 Drive Train
21.3 Fuel System
21.4 Electrical System
21.5 Tires
21.6 Capacities
21.7 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
21.8 Dimensions
21.9 42 Rear Discharge Mower
21.10 Recommended Lubricants
22 Warranty
22.1 Warranty
22.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
22.3 Tire Warranty
22.4 Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
23 John Deere Quality Statement
23.1 John Deere Quality
24 Service Record
24.1 Record Service Dates
25 Slope Gauge
25.1 Slope Gauge Template
26 Index
