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
1.5 Parts
1.6 Service Literature
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 WARNING
4.5 WARNING
4.6 WARNING
4.7 WARNING
4.8 HOT SURFACE
4.9 CAUTION
5 Safety Labels No-Text
5.1 Safety Labels No-Text Location
5.2 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
5.3 Read Operator?s Manual
5.4 Keep Children Away from Mower
5.5 Avoid Serious Injury or Death From Tipping
5.6 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
5.7 Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
5.8 Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
5.9 No Riders
5.10 Avoid Injury From Hand Entanglement in Rotating Parts
5.11 Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
5.12 Hot Surface
5.13 Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
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 General Cleaning Guidelines
7.2 Cleanout Areas
8 Operating Controls
8.1 Operator Station Controls
8.2 Instrument Cluster
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 Wheels
9.6 Testing Safety Systems
9.7 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.8 Testing Park Brake
9.9 Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
9.10 Testing Seat Switch
9.11 Testing Hopper Presence 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 Checking Fuel Tank Level (X350R)
9.17 Starting the Engine
9.18 Stopping the Engine
9.19 Emergency Stopping
9.20 Using Travel Pedals
9.21 Using Cruise Control
9.22 Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.23 Using Mower Attachment / Mower Lift Pedal
9.24 Using Mower Engagement Switch
9.25 Using Grass Collector
9.26 Adjusting Grass Collector Full Sensor
9.27 Adjusting Grass Collector Latch
9.28 Moving Machine by Hand
9.29 Checking for Plugging
9.30 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.31 Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
9.32 Using Weights
9.33 Using Tire Chains
9.34 Towing Loads
9.35 Mowing Tips
9.36 Bagging Tips
9.37 42RD Blade Choices
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 Lift Pedal Assembly
12 Service Engine
12.1 Emissions Service Information
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 Cleaning Engine Shroud
12.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
12.9 Checking Spark Plug
12.10 Replacing Fuel Filter
12.11 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
12.12 Cleaning Spark Arrestor
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Checking Transmission
14 Service Mower
14.1 Removing Mower
14.2 Installing Mower
14.3 Replacing Mower Drive Belts
14.4 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
14.5 Servicing Mower Blades
14.6 Sharpening Blades
14.7 Balancing Blades
14.8 Removing and Installing Discharge Chute
14.9 Removing Grass Collector
14.10 Installing Grass Collector
14.11 Installing and Removing Mulch Plug
14.12 Using Wash Ports to Clean Mower Deck
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Electrical
15.2 Service the Battery Safely
15.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
15.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.5 Using Booster Battery
15.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
15.7 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 Shields
16.8 Installing Shields
16.9 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
16.10 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.11 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 Specifications
19.1 Engine
19.2 Drive Train
19.3 Fuel System
19.4 Electrical System
19.5 Tires
19.6 Capacities
19.7 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
19.8 Dimensions
19.9 Weights
19.10 42 Rear Discharge Mower
19.11 Recommended Lubricants
20 Warranty
20.1 Product Warranty
20.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
20.3 Tire Warranty
20.4 Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
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
