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 DANGER
4.6 DANGER
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 Safety Labels No-Text 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 Thrown Objects
5.7 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
5.8 Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
5.9 Prevent Equipment Fires
5.10 Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
5.11 Hot Surface
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 Prevent Fires
6.15 Handling Fuel Safely
6.16 Tire Safety
6.17 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 Cleanout Areas
8 Operating Controls
8.1 Operator Station Controls
8.2 Instrument Cluster
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 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 Hour Meter
9.16 Starting the Engine
9.17 Stopping the Engine
9.18 Emergency Stopping
9.19 Using Travel Pedals
9.20 Using Cruise Control
9.21 Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
9.22 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.23 Using Mower Attachment / Mower Lift
9.24 Using Mower Engagement Switch
9.25 Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
9.26 Moving Machine by Hand
9.27 Using Mower Gates (42-inch Edge? Mulch Mower)
9.28 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
9.29 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.30 Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
9.31 Using Weights
9.32 Using Tire Chains
9.33 Towing Loads
9.34 Mowing Tips
9.35 42A Blade Choices
9.36 42M, 48A, and 54A Blade Choices
10 Replacement Parts
10.1 Service Literature
10.2 Parts
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 Rear U-Joints (4-Wheel Steer Models)
12.5 Lubricating Lift Pedal Assembly
13 Service Engine
13.1 Emissions Service Information
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 Replacing Fuel Filter
13.11 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
14 Service Transmission
14.1 Checking Transmission
14.2 Transmission Oil (X370, X390, X394)
14.3 Checking Transmission Oil Level (X370, X390, and X394)
14.4 Changing Transmission Oil and Filter (X370, X390, and X394)
15 Service Mower
15.1 Mower Deck Identification
15.2 Removing Mower (42A and 42M Mowers)
15.3 Removing Mower (48A and 54A Mowers)
15.4 Installing Mower (42A and 42M Mowers)
15.5 Installing Mower (48A and 54A Mowers)
15.6 Adjusting Lift Assist Spring (If equipped)
15.7 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A Mower)
15.8 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42M, 48A, and 54A Mower)
15.9 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
15.10 Servicing Mower Blades
15.11 Sharpening Blades
15.12 Balancing Blades
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 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)
17.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.9 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 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Drivetrain
20.3 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
20.4 Electrical System
20.5 Fuel System
20.6 Tires
20.7 Capacities
20.8 Dimensions
20.9 Weights
20.10 Mower Decks
20.11 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 For Factory Installed Batteries
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates
24 Slope Gauge
24.1 Slope Gauge Template
25 Index
