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 Pictorial Safety Label Location
4.3 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
4.4 DANGER – M161152/M161153
4.5 DANGER M128699
4.6 WARNING – M161152/M161153
4.7 WARNING: AVOID INJURY from PTO
4.8 CAUTION – HOT SURFACE
4.9 Warning M159705
4.10 WARNING M123057
4.11 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.12 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.13 WARNING M160726
4.14 WARNING M16072
4.15 WARNING M160726
4.16 Emission Control System Certification Label
4.17 Emission Compliance Period
4.18 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 Machine Cleanout
6.1 Prevent Fires
7 Operating – Controls
7.1 Operator Station Controls
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
8.4 Adjusting Seat (Standard)
8.5 Adjusting Seat (Special Edition)
8.6 Using Mower Height Control Knob
8.7 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge – Method 1
8.8 Adjusting Mower Level – Method 2
8.9 Testing Safety Systems
8.10 Testing PTO, RIO Switch
8.11 Testing Seat Switch
8.12 Testing Park Brake Switch
8.13 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
8.14 Using Park Brake
8.15 Using Key Switch
8.16 Using Indicator Lights
8.17 Using Light Switch
8.18 Starting the Engine
8.19 Starting When Engine Runs Out of Fuel (X720, X724, X728, X729)
8.20 Idling the Engine
8.21 Stopping the Engine
8.22 Emergency Stopping
8.23 Using Travel Pedals
8.24 Using Cruise Control
8.25 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
8.26 Using Traction Assist
8.27 Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
8.28 Using 12-Volt Outlet
8.29 Installing Attachments
8.30 Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
8.31 Using Hydraulic Control Levers
8.32 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
8.33 Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
8.34 Moving Machine by Hand
8.35 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
8.36 Transporting Machine on Trailer
8.37 Ballasting Machine Safely
8.38 Ballasting Machine
8.39 Installing Rear Wheel Weights
8.40 Using Tire Chains
8.41 Blade Choices
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
9.3 Part Numbers
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 After First 8 Hours
10.3 After First 50 Hours
10.4 Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
10.5 Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)
10.6 Every 200 Hours
10.7 Every 400 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (4WS Models)
11.3 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints
11.4 Lubricating Front Axle
11.5 Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
11.6 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (4WD Models)
12 Service Engine
12.1 Avoid Fumes
12.2 Engine Oil
12.3 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.4 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.5 Cleaning Air Intake Screens
12.6 Servicing Air Cleaner Element
12.7 Checking Spark Plug
12.8 Recommended Engine Coolant
12.9 Service Cooling System Safely
12.10 Servicing Cooling System
12.11 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
12.12 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
12.13 Adjusting Carburetor
12.14 Servicing Fan Belt
12.15 Replacing Fuel Filter (X700)
12.16 Replacing Fuel Filter (X720, X724, X728, X729)
12.17 Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Transmission Oil
13.2 Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
13.3 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)
13.4 Changing HFWD System Hydraulic Oil and Filter (Transaxle and HFWD Front Axle)
14 Service Electrical
14.1 Service the Battery Safely
14.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
14.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
14.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
14.5 Using Booster Battery
14.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
14.7 Replacing Taillight Bulb
14.8 Replacing Fuses
15 Service Miscellaneous
15.1 Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
15.2 Filling Fuel Tank
15.3 Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
15.4 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
15.5 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
15.6 Raising and Lowering Hood
15.7 Removing and Installing Hood
15.8 Removing and Installing Side Panels
15.9 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
16 Troubleshooting
16.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
16.2 Engine
16.3 Electrical
16.4 Machine
16.5 Mower
16.6 Steering
17 Storage
17.1 Storing Safety
17.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
17.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
17.4 Removing Machine From Storage
18 Specifications
18.1 Engine (X700)
18.2 Engine (X720, X724, X728, X729)
18.3 Fuel System
18.4 Electrical System
18.5 Capacities
18.6 Drive Train
18.7 Travel Speeds
18.8 Steering and Brakes
18.9 Dimensions (X700)
18.10 Dimensions (X720 , X724)
18.11 Dimensions (X728)
18.12 Dimensions (X729)
18.13 Weight
18.14 Tire Pressures
18.15 Recommended Lubricants
19 Warranty
19.1 Product Warranty
19.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
19.3 Tire Warranty
19.4 Limited Battery Warranty
20 Index
21 John Deere Quality Statement
21.1 John Deere Quality
22 Service Record
22.1 Record Service Dates