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
● Replaces the lter and a portion of the engine oil.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Park the machine safely using park
brake, turn o engine, and remove key.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Oil should be changed when engine
is cool. It is not necessary to run engine prior to changing
oil.
1. Park the machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in
the Safety section.)
2. Allow time for the engine to cool.
3. Remove shipping tie strap (if equipped) on rst service only.
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A—Easy Change ™ Oil System (ECOS)
4. Remove old Easy Change Oil System (ECOS) (A) by rotating the
lter 90 degrees counterclockwise. Push down while rotating.
5. Wipe clean any drips.
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B—Rubber Cap
6. Remove rubber cap (B) from new ECOS.
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Shown in Locked Position
C—Alignment Pointer on the ECOS
D—Unlocked Pointer
E—Locked Pointer
7. Install new ECOS by aligning the alignment pointer (C) on the
ECOS with the unlocked pointer (D) on the engine. Rotate the
ECOS 90 degrees clockwise, until the detent lock engages and
the lock pointer on the ECOS (C) and engine (E) are aligned.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Keep turning the ECOS until the
detent is engaged and the lock symbols are aligned.
8. Check oil level with the dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
9. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix
any leaks before operating.
10. The rubber cap can be installed on the used ECOS.
NOTE: Many local government recycling programs, authorized
retailers, auto repair stations, and auto parts stores puncture and
recycle used oil lters and oil.
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Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris to
y a long distance.
● Clear work area of bystanders.
● Wear eye protection when using compressed air for
cleaning purposes.
● Reduce compressed air pressure to specication.
Specication
Air—Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 kPa (30 psi)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air intake screen can
cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake
screen and other external surfaces of the engine, including
cooling ns, clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)
2. Clean air intake screen on top of engine and external surfaces with
rag, brush, vacuum, or compressed air.
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