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 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.3 DANGER – M161152/M161153
4.4 WARNING – M161152/M161153
4.5 WARNING: AVOID INJURY from PTO
4.6 CAUTION – HOT SURFACE
4.7 DANGER M128699
4.8 Warning M159705
4.9 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.10 Emission Compliance Period
4.11 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 Avoid Tipping
5.8 Keep Riders Off
5.9 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
5.10 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.11 Towing Loads Safely
5.12 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.13 Driving Safely on Public Roads
5.14 Practice Safe Maintenance
5.15 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.16 Prevent Fires
5.17 Handling Fuel Safely
5.18 Tire Safety
5.19 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Operating – Controls
6.1 Operator Station Controls
7 Operating
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
7.3 Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
7.4 Adjusting Seat (Standard)
7.5 Adjusting Seat (Special Edition)
7.6 Using Mower Height Control Knob
7.7 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge – Method 1
7.8 Adjusting Mower Level – Method 2
7.9 Testing Safety Systems
7.10 Testing PTO, RIO Switch
7.11 Testing Seat Switch
7.12 Testing Park Brake Switch
7.13 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
7.14 Using Park Brake
7.15 Using Key Switch
7.16 Using Indicator Lights
7.17 Using Light Switch
7.18 Starting the Engine
7.19 Starting When Engine Runs Out of Fuel (X720, X724, X728, X729)
7.20 Idling the Engine
7.21 Stopping the Engine
7.22 Emergency Stopping
7.23 Using Travel Pedals
7.24 Using Cruise Control
7.25 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
7.26 Using Traction Assist
7.27 Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
7.28 Using 12-Volt Outlet
7.29 Installing Attachments
7.30 Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
7.31 Using Hydraulic Control Levers
7.32 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
7.33 Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
7.34 Moving Machine by Hand
7.35 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
7.36 Transporting Machine on Trailer
7.37 Ballasting Machine Safely
7.38 Ballasting Machine
7.39 Installing Rear Wheel Weights
7.40 Using Tire Chains
8 Replacement Parts
8.1 Service Literature
8.2 Parts
8.3 Part Numbers
9 Service Intervals
9.1 Servicing Your Machine
9.2 After First 8 Hours
9.3 After First 50 Hours
9.4 Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
9.5 Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
9.6 Every 200 Hours
9.7 Every 400 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)
10 Service Lubrication
10.1 Grease
10.2 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (4WS Models)
10.3 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints
10.4 Lubricating Front Axle
10.5 Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
10.6 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (4WD Models)
11 Service Engine
11.1 Avoid Fumes
11.2 Engine Oil
11.3 Checking Engine Oil Level
11.4 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
11.5 Cleaning Air Intake Screens
11.6 Servicing Air Cleaner Element
11.7 Checking Spark Plug
11.8 Recommended Engine Coolant
11.9 Service Cooling System Safely
11.10 Servicing Cooling System
11.11 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
11.12 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
11.13 Adjusting Carburetor
11.14 Servicing Fan Belt
11.15 Replacing Fuel Filter (X700)
11.16 Replacing Fuel Filter (X720, X724, X728, X729)
11.17 Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
12 Service Transmission
12.1 Transmission Oil
12.2 Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
12.3 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)
12.4 Changing HFWD System Hydraulic Oil and Filter (Transaxle and HFWD Front Axle)
13 Service Electrical
13.1 Service the Battery Safely
13.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
13.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
13.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
13.5 Using Booster Battery
13.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
13.7 Replacing Taillight Bulb
13.8 Replacing Fuses
14 Service Miscellaneous
14.1 Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
14.2 Filling Fuel Tank
14.3 Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
14.4 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
14.5 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
14.6 Raising and Lowering Hood
14.7 Removing and Installing Hood
14.8 Removing and Installing Side Panels
14.9 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
15.2 Engine
15.3 Electrical
15.4 Machine
15.5 Mower
15.6 Steering
16 Storage
16.1 Storing Safety
16.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
16.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
16.4 Removing Machine From Storage
17 Specifications
17.1 Engine (X700)
17.2 Engine (X720, X724, X728, X729)
17.3 Fuel System
17.4 Electrical System
17.5 Capacities
17.6 Drive Train
17.7 Travel Speeds
17.8 Steering and Brakes
17.9 Dimensions (X700)
17.10 Dimensions (X720 , X724)
17.11 Dimensions (X728)
17.12 Dimensions (X729)
17.13 Weight
17.14 Tire Pressures
17.15 Recommended Lubricants
18 Warranty
18.1 Product Warranty
18.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
18.3 Tire Warranty
18.4 Limited Battery Warranty
19 Index
20 Notes
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Record
22.1 Record Service Dates
