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 WARNING: AVOID INJURY from PTO
4.5 Label M165732 Danger Rotating Blades
4.6 Label M165732 Warning Avoid Serious Injury
4.7 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.8 CAUTION
4.9 DANGER: POISON
4.10 M167292 Read Operator?s Manual
4.11 M167292 Keep Children Away
4.12 M167292 Avoid Tipping
4.13 Prevent Equipment Fires
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 Operating on Slopes
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 Using Mower Height Control Knob
8.6 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge – Method 1
8.7 Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling – Method 2
8.8 Testing Safety Systems
8.9 Testing PTO, RIO Switch
8.10 Testing Seat Switch
8.11 Testing Park Brake Switch
8.12 Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
8.13 Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve
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 Idling the Engine
8.20 Stopping the Engine
8.21 Emergency Stopping
8.22 Using Travel Pedals
8.23 Using Cruise Control
8.24 Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
8.25 Using Traction Assist
8.26 Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
8.27 Using 12-Volt Outlet
8.28 Installing Attachments
8.29 Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
8.30 Using Hydraulic Control Levers
8.31 Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
8.32 Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
8.33 Moving Machine by Hand
8.34 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
8.35 Transporting Machine on Trailer
8.36 Ballasting Machine Safely
8.37 Ballasting Machine
8.38 Installing Rear Wheel Weights
8.39 Using Tire Chains
8.40 Blade Choices
8.41 Operating with Road Homologation Kit
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 50 Hours
10.3 Every 200 Hours or Annually
10.4 Every 200 Hours
10.5 Every 1000 Hours or Every 2 Years
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (4WS Models)
11.3 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (2WD Models)
11.4 Lubricating Front Axle (2WD Models)
11.5 Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
11.6 Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (4WD Models)
12 Service Engine
12.1 Engine Emissions Information
12.2 Avoid Fumes
12.3 Engine Oil – Diesel
12.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
12.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
12.6 Cleaning Air Intake Screens
12.7 Checking Air Restriction Indicator
12.8 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
12.9 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
12.10 Checking Air Cleaner Intake Hoses and Clamps
12.11 Recommended Engine Coolant
12.12 Servicing Cooling System
12.13 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
12.14 Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
12.15 Servicing Alternator Belt
12.16 Checking Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl
12.17 Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter
12.18 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 (Diesel)
15.2 Filling Fuel Tank
15.3 Lifting Machine
15.4 Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
15.5 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
15.6 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
15.7 Raising and Lowering Hood
15.8 Removing and Installing Hood
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
18.2 Fuel System (Diesel Models)
18.3 Electrical System
18.4 Capacities
18.5 Drive Train
18.6 Travel Speeds
18.7 Steering and Brakes
18.8 Dimensions (X750)
18.9 Dimensions (X754)
18.10 Dimensions (X758)
18.11 Weight
18.12 Tire Pressures
18.13 Recommended Lubricants
19 Warranty
19.1 Product Warranty
19.2 John Deere, Federal And California Emission Control System Warranty (Non-Road Diesel)
19.3 Tire Warranty
19.4 Limited Battery Warranty
20 Index
21 Notes
22 Notes
23 Notes
24 John Deere Quality Statement
24.1 John Deere Quality
25 Service Record
25.1 Record Service Dates
