Operating Guide
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Contents
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels with Text
- Safety Labels without Text
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- Avoid Injury From Tipping
- Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- Safety
- Machine Cleanout
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Armrests
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Low Fuel Indicator Light
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Using MulchControl (If Equipped)
- Unplugging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- Towing Loads
- Mowing Tips
- Blade Choices
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Emissions Service Information
- Avoid Fumes
- Gasoline Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Conventional Engine Oil and Filter
- Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Cleaning Engine Shroud
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- Checking Spark Plug
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Spark Arrestor
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Mower Deck Identification
- Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
- Removing Mower Deck (42A)
- Removing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Installing Mower Deck (42A)
- Installing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A Mower)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Installing MulchControl Discharge Plate (If Equipped)
- Installing MulchControl Deflector (If Equipped)
- Installing MulchControl Handle (If Equipped)
- Removing and Storing MulchControl Deck (If Equipped)
- Installing Mulch Blades
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- John Deere Quality Statement
- Service Record
- Slope Gauge
- Index
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9. Inspect bearing wear areas (H), and bolt holes (I) for wear or
damage. Replace if necessary.
Assembly
● Apply grease to caster shaft and bolt.
● Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
● Tighten caster locknut and bolt to specication.
Specication
Caster Locknut—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 N·m (35 lb-ft)
● Tighten ange bolt securing yoke to specication.
Specication
Flange Bolt—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 N·m (35 lb-ft)
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Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Cleaning:
Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal
surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the
factory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces.
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on
painted surfaces.
2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.
3. Apply wax to entire surface.
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.
2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your
authorized dealer to ll scratches. Follow directions included on
paint stick for use and for drying.
3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do
not use power buer.
4. Apply wax to surface.
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Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see
your Technical Manual or authorized dealer for service.
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Engine
IF CHECK
Poor Engine Performance Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old.
Replace fuel with fresh stabilized
fuel. Obtain fuel from another
supplier before suspecting
machine problems. Suppliers
blend fuels dierently and
changing suppliers will generally
solve any performance problems
Fuel blended with alcohol or
ether may contribute to
performance problems by
causing gum and varnish
deposits, especially if fuel is
stored for several weeks or more.
Obtain fresh fuel.
Engine Will Not Start - No Crank Park brake not locked.
Motion control levers not in
outward position.
Mower is engaged.
Defective brake, mower
engagement, or key switch.
Electrical problem - See
Electrical Troubleshooting
Section
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
Improper fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
Electrical problem - See
Electrical Troubleshooting
Section
Engine Is Hard To Start Carburetor is not adjusted
properly or dirty.
Choke not fully closing.
Plugged fuel lter.
Faulty spark plug.
Stale or improper fuel.
Loose or corroded electrical
connections.
Engine oil viscosity.
Engine Runs Unevenly Cooling ns plugged.
Loose electrical connections.
Choke or throttle cable sticking.
Choke not fully open.
Fuel line or fuel lter plugged.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Improper fuel.
Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Misses Under Load Faulty spark plug.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
Engine Vapor Locks Fuel tank vent plugged.
Dirt in fuel lter.
Cooling ns plugged.
Troubleshooting
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