Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Machine Use
1.4 Special Messages
1.5 Attachments for Your Machine
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Safety Label Location (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
4.3 Safety Label Location (60 in. Rear Discharge)
4.4 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
4.5 Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
4.6 Avoid Crushing
4.7 Help Avoid Injury
4.8 Prevent Equipment Fires
4.9 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
4.10 Avoid Injury From Rotating Belts
4.11 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
4.12 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Checking Mowing Area
5.5 Parking Safely
5.6 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
5.7 Protect Children
5.8 Avoid Tipping
5.9 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.10 Rollover Protection System (ROPS) – Use and Maintenance
5.11 Keep Riders Off
5.12 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
5.13 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.14 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.15 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.16 Maintenance and Storage
5.17 Prevent Fires
5.18 Tire Safety
5.19 Handling Fuel Safely
5.20 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Machine Clean Out
6.1 Clean Out Areas
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operating Controls
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 UsIng Indicator Lights
8.4 Electronic Control Module
8.5 Diagnostics
8.6 Miscellaneous Controls
8.7 Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
8.8 Raising and Lowering Seat
8.9 Adjusting Seat
8.10 Using Seat Belt
8.11 Raising and Lowering ROPS
8.12 Using Controls
8.13 Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height
8.14 Adjusting Mower Deck Anti Scalp Wheels
8.15 Testing Safety Systems
8.16 Testing PTO Switch
8.17 Testing Park Brake Switch
8.18 Testing Neutral Start Switch
8.19 Testing Seat Switch
8.20 Testing the Park Brake
8.21 Using the Park Brake
8.22 Using the PTO Switch
8.23 Using the Throttle Lever
8.24 Using the Hour Meter
8.25 Using the Motion Control Levers
8.26 Leveling Mower Deck
8.27 Starting the Engine
8.28 Stopping the Engine
8.29 Engaging Mower
8.30 Moving Machine by Hand
8.31 Using Fuel Shut Off Valve
8.32 Transporting Machine
8.33 Mowing Tips
8.34 Mowing Travel Speeds
8.35 Dismounting to Inspect Mower
9 Replacement Parts
9.1 Service Literature
9.2 Parts
10 Service Intervals
10.1 Servicing Your Machine
10.2 Before Each Use
10.3 After Each Use
10.4 Break In (After First 5 Hours)
10.5 Break In (After First 50 Hours)
10.6 Every 50 Hours or Yearly
10.7 Every 250 Hours
10.8 Every 500 Hours or Yearly
10.9 Every 1500 Hours
10.10 As Needed
10.11 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
11 Service Lubrication
11.1 Grease
11.2 Changing Gearbox Oil
11.3 Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
11.4 Lubricating Height-of-Cut Ball Detent
11.5 Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
11.6 Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot
11.7 Lubricating Mower Deck Push Arms
11.8 Lubricating PTO Shaft
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 Engine Cooling Fins
12.6 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
12.7 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
12.8 Checking Air Filter Restriction Indicator
12.9 Service Cooling System Safely
12.10 Diesel Engine Coolant
12.11 Checking Coolant Level
12.12 Draining Cooling System
12.13 Flushing Cooling System
12.14 Filling Cooling System
12.15 Bleeding Cooling System
12.16 Servicing Belt
12.17 Adjusting Belt
12.18 Replacing Fuel Filter
12.19 Checking Water Separator Bowl
13 Service Transmission
13.1 Transaxle Oil
13.2 Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler
13.3 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
13.4 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
13.5 Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages
14 Service Steering & Brakes
14.1 Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing
14.2 Checking and Aligning Motion Control Levers
14.3 Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Levers Gap
14.4 Adjusting Park Brake
15 Service Mower
15.1 Installing Deck
15.2 Clean Grass and Debris From Machine
15.3 Removing and Installing Foot Plate
15.4 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt Shields (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
15.5 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt Shields (60 in. Rear Discharge)
15.6 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension (72 in. Side Discharge)
15.7 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension (60 in. Side Discharge)
15.8 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt (72 in. Side Discharge)
15.9 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt (60 in. Rear Discharge)
15.10 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt (60 in. Side Discharge)
15.11 Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
15.12 Sharpening Blades
15.13 Balancing Blades
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Service the Battery Safely
16.2 Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
16.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.4 Using Booster Battery
16.5 Replacing Fuses and Relays
16.6 Replacing Light Bulb
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 Using Proper Fuel (Diesel)
17.2 Filling Fuel Tank
17.3 Removing and Installing Drive Wheels
17.4 Tightening Drive Wheel Hardware
17.5 Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
17.6 Checking Tire Pressure
17.7 Tightening ROPS Hardware
17.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
17.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical System
18.4 Machine
18.5 Brakes
18.6 Steering
18.7 Mower Deck
18.8 Diagnostic Light Check
18.9 Diagnostic Real-Time Codes
18.10 Diagnostic Test Mode Codes (With Machine OFF)
19 Storage
19.1 Storing Safety
19.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
19.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
19.4 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
19.5 Removing Machine From Storage
20 Assembly
20.1 Install Deflector (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
21 Specifications
21.1 Engine
21.2 Drive Train
21.3 Electrical System
21.4 Fuel System
21.5 Steering and Brakes
21.6 Tires
21.7 Battery
21.8 Capacities
21.9 Travel Speeds
21.10 Dimensions
21.11 Recommended Lubricants
21.12 Fast Idle Engine Speed with Mower Running
21.13 Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device
21.14 Sound Measurements
21.15 Vibration Measurements
22 Declaration of Conformity
22.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
22.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
22.3 EC Declaration of Conformity
23 John Deere Quality Statement
23.1 John Deere Quality
24 Service Record
24.1 Record Service Dates
25 Index