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
3.2 Register Your Product and Warranty Online
4 Safety Labels with 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
5 Safety Labels without Text
5.1 Safety Label Location
5.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
5.3 Read Operator?s Manual
5.4 Keep Children Away from Mower
5.5 Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
5.6 Hot Surface
5.7 Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
5.8 Rotating Shaft (Only When Equipped with PTO)
6 Safety
6.1 Use Your Mower Safely
6.2 Preventing Injuries
6.3 Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
6.4 Prevent Fires
6.5 Parking Safely
6.6 Additional Safety Information
6.7 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
6.8 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
6.9 Front End Loader Compatibility
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 Tilt Steering Wheel
9.3 Adjusting Seat (Standard)
9.4 Adjusting Air Ride Seat
9.5 Using Mower Height Control Knob
9.6 Adjust Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge – Method 1
9.7 Adjust Mower Level Using Deck Leveling – Method 2
9.8 Starting the Engine
9.9 Testing Safety Systems
9.10 Testing PTO, RIO Switch
9.11 Testing Seat Switch
9.12 Testing Park Brake Switch
9.13 Testing Reverse Implement Option
9.14 Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve
9.15 Using Park Brake
9.16 Using Key Switch
9.17 Using Light Switch
9.18 Idling the Engine
9.19 Stopping the Engine
9.20 Emergency Stopping
9.21 Using Travel Pedals
9.22 Using Cruise Control
9.23 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
9.24 Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
9.25 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
9.26 Using Traction Assist
9.27 Using Full-Time Four-wheel Drive (HFWD)
9.28 Using 12 Volt Outlet
9.29 Installing Attachments
9.30 Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
9.31 Using Hydraulic Control Levers
9.32 Moving Machine by Hand
9.33 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
9.34 Transporting Machine on Trailer
9.35 Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
9.36 Ballasting Machine Safely
9.37 Ballasting Machine
9.38 Using Weights
9.39 Using Tire Chains
9.40 Towing Loads
9.41 Blade Choices
10 Optional Kits & Attachments
10.1 Testing Front PTO Operation (Optional)
10.2 Testing Rear PTO Operation (Optional)
10.3 Using Front PTO (Optional)
10.4 Using Rear PTO (Optional)
11 Service Intervals
11.1 Servicing Your Machine
11.2 After First 50 Hours
11.3 Every 100 hours or 12 Months (Whichever Comes First)
11.4 Every 200 hours or 12 Months (Whichever Comes First)
11.5 Every 200 Hours
11.6 Every 1000 Hours or Every 2 Years (Whichever Comes First)
12 Service Lubrication
12.1 Grease
12.2 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot – Optional (4WS Models)
12.3 Lubricating Front Axle (2WD Models)
12.4 Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
12.5 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (If Equipped) (4WD Models)
12.6 Lubricating Seat Suspension
13 Service Engine
13.1 Emissions Service Information
13.2 Avoid Fumes
13.3 Diesel Fuel
13.4 Biodiesel Fuel
13.5 Diesel Engine Oil
13.6 Checking Engine Oil Level
13.7 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
13.8 Cleaning Air Intake Screens
13.9 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
13.10 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
13.11 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
13.12 Checking Air Cleaner Intake Hoses and Clamps
13.13 Diesel Engine Coolant
13.14 Service Cooling System Safely
13.15 Servicing Cooling System
13.16 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
13.17 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
13.18 Servicing Alternator Belt
13.19 Checking Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl
13.20 Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter
13.21 Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
13.22 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
13.23 Cleaning Spark Arrestor
14 Service Transmission
14.1 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
14.2 Transmission Oil
14.3 Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
14.4 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)
14.5 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 Removing and Installing the Battery
15.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.5 Using Booster Battery
15.6 Replacing Headlight Bulb
15.7 Replacing Taillight Bulb
15.8 Replacing Fuses and Relays
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Filling Fuel Tank
16.2 Lifting Machine
16.3 Checking Tire Pressure
16.4 Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
16.5 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
16.6 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.7 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
16.8 Raising and Lowering Hood
16.9 Removing and Installing Hood
16.10 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 PTO/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 Engine
19.2 Drivetrain
19.3 Travel Speeds
19.4 Electrical System
19.5 Fuel System (Diesel Models)
19.6 Steering and Brakes
19.7 Tire Pressures
19.8 Capacities
19.9 Dimensions (X750, X754)
19.10 Dimensions (X758)
19.11 Weight
19.12 Recommended Lubricants
20 Warranty
20.1 Product 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