Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsJohn Deere ManualsOutdoorsD140 48 in. 22 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Front-Engine Riding Mower - California Only

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3. On automatic and hydrostatic Models: Pull out on bypass rod (A).

4. Push machine to desired location.

IMPORTANT: Hydrostatic transmission might be damaged if the

bypass rod is not pushed back to operating position before

attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the

machine with the bypass rod in the pulled-out position.

5. Push bypass rod back in.

6. Lock the park brake.

Transporting Machine on Trailer

NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and

attachment weight. (See Specications section in operator’s

manual.)

Be sure the trailer has all necessary lights and signs required by law.

CAUTION: Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine onto a trailer or truck.

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at high speeds can result in hood or engine cover raising

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1. Park trailer on a level surface.

2. Raise mower deck, if installed, before driving machine onto trailer.

3. Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer. Position machine on trailer

so hood or engine cover will not raise in wind while being

transported.

4. Lower mower deck completely.

5. Lock park brake.

6. Turn off machine and remove key.

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7. Secure front of machine at both sides of the axle at points (A) to

trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be

directed down and outward from machine.

IMPORTANT: Do not secure machine using transmission housing.

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8. For hydrostatic transmissions, secure rear of machine at both sides

of the axle at points (B) to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or

cables. Straps must be directed down and outward from machine.

Operating