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
John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
John Deere equipment is more than just a purchase, it’s an investment
in quality. That quality goes beyond our equipment to your John Deere
dealer’s parts and service support. This support is needed to keep you
a satised customer.
That’s why John Deere has initiated a process to handle your
questions or problems, should they arise. The following three steps will
help guide you through the process.
Step 1
Refer to your operator’s manual
A. It has many illustrations and detailed information on the safe and
proper operation of your equipment.
B. It gives troubleshooting procedures, and specication information.
C. It gives ordering information for parts catalogs, service and
technical manuals.
D. If your questions are not answered in the operator’s manual, then
go to Step 2.
Step 2
Contact your dealer
A. Your John Deere dealer has the responsibility, authority, and ability
to answer questions, resolve problems, and fulll your parts and
service needs.
B. First, discuss your questions or problems with your dealer’s trained
parts and service sta.
C. If the parts and service people are unable to resolve your problem,
see the dealership manager or owner.
D. If your questions or problems are not resolved by the dealer, then
go to Step 3.
Step 3
Contact John Deere
A. Your John Deere dealer is the most ecient source in addressing
any concern, but if you are not able to resolve your problem after
checking your operator’s manual and contacting your dealer, contact
John Deere for assistance.
B. For prompt, eective service, please have the following ready
before you call:
● The name of the dealer with whom you’ve been working.
● Your equipment model number.
● Number of hours on machine (if applicable).
● Your serial number which you recorded on the inside front cover of
this manual.
● If the problem is with an attachment, your attachment identication
number.
C. Then call 1-800-537-8233 (United States and Canada) and our
advisor will work with your dealer to investigate your concern. If you
are outside the United States and Canada, visit the following website:
http://www.deere.com/globalhome/ deerecom/global_home.
page?CC=true
Select your country and then click on the Contact Us link.
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