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 WARNING
4.5 HOT SURFACE
4.6 CAUTION
4.7 WARNING
4.8 Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
5 Safety Labels?No Text
5.1 Safety Label 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 Injury From Tipping
5.6 Hot Surface
5.7 Prevent Equipment Fires
5.8 Rotating Shaft (Only When Equipped With PTO)
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 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
6.10 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.11 Towing Loads Safely
6.12 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.13 Driving Safely on Public Roads
6.14 Practice Safe Maintenance
6.15 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
6.16 Prevent Fires
6.17 Handling Fuel Safely
6.18 Tire Safety
6.19 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 Prevent Fires
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 Tilt Steering Wheel
9.4 Install Seat (Standard Models)
9.5 Adjusting Seat (Standard)
9.6 Adjusting Seat (Special Edition)
9.7 Using Mower Height Control Knob
9.8 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge – Method 1
9.9 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling – Method 2
9.10 Testing Safety Systems
9.11 Testing PTO, RIO Switch
9.12 Testing Seat Switch
9.13 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.14 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.15 Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve
9.16 Using Park Brake
9.17 Using Key Switch
9.18 Using Indicator Lights
9.19 Using Light Switch
9.20 Starting the Engine
9.21 Idling the Engine
9.22 Stopping the Engine
9.23 Emergency Stopping
9.24 Using Travel Pedals
9.25 Using Cruise Control
9.26 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.27 Using Traction Assist
9.28 Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
9.29 Using 12-Volt Outlet
9.30 Installing Attachments
9.31 Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
9.32 Using Hydraulic Control Levers
9.33 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
9.34 Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
9.35 Moving Machine by Hand
9.36 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
9.37 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.38 Ballasting Machine Safely
9.39 Ballasting Machine
9.40 Installing Rear Wheel Weights
9.41 Using Tire Chains
9.42 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 After First 50 Hours
11.3 Every 200 Hours or Annually
11.4 Every 200 Hours
11.5 Every 400 Hours
11.6 Every 1000 Hours or Every 2 Years
12 Service Lubrication
12.1 Grease
12.2 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (4WS Models)
12.3 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (2WD Models)
12.4 Lubricating Front Axle (2WD Models)
12.5 Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
12.6 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (4WD Models)
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 Screens
13.7 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
13.8 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
13.9 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
13.10 Checking Air Cleaner Intake Hoses and Clamps
13.11 Diesel Engine Coolant
13.12 Servicing Cooling System
13.13 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
13.14 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
13.15 Servicing Alternator Belt
13.16 Checking Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl
13.17 Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter
13.18 Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
14 Service Transmission
14.1 Transmission Oil
14.2 Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
14.3 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)
14.4 Changing HFWD System Hydraulic Oil and Filter (Transaxle and HFWD Front Axle)
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Electrical
15.2 Service the Battery Safely
15.3 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
15.4 Removing and Installing the Battery
15.5 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.6 Using Booster Battery
15.7 Replacing Headlight Bulb
15.8 Adjusting Headlights
15.9 Replacing Taillight Bulb
15.10 Replacing Fuses and Relays
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Diesel Fuel
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 Lifting Machine
16.4 Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
16.5 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.6 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
16.7 Raising and Lowering Hood
16.8 Removing and Installing Hood
16.9 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical
17.4 Machine
17.5 Mower
17.6 Steering
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 Specifications
20 Warranty
20.1 Warranty
20.2 John Deere, California and U.S. EPA Emission Control System Warranty (Non-Road Diesel)
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