Operating Guide

IF CHECK
Blades dull.
Mower wheels not adjusted
correctly.
Tire pressure unequal.
Adjust cutting height to remove
only 1/3 of grass at a time.
Excessive Clippings are
Expelled from Front of Mower
Deck
Conditions may be too dry or
terrain too uneven to provide
good seal between front of deck
and grass. Visit http://JDParts.
deere.com or contact dealer to
purchase dry condition kit.
TH84124,00001B2-19-18JUN15
MulchControl (If Equipped)
IF Check
MulchControl™ gate will not
open
Plugging of mower deck/ba󰀪es.
MulchControl™ gate will not
close
Plugging of mower deck/ba󰀪es
MulchControl™ gate not holding
setting (open or closed)
Check for handle seated rmly
onto pin taper and properly
aligned.
MulchControl™ causing blowout
in closed position
Check that gate stop is installed
(after removal of cut and throw -
42 inch Accel Deep™ only)
Ensure that system is in closed
position
MulchControl™ Material
Dispersion Not Satisfactory
Clean debris buildup from
underside of deck
Check blades for sharpness and
damage
Ensure that correct blades are
installed (MulchControl™ is
designed to use mulch blades,
not standard blades)
Change blades
Check discharge chute for
damage
Check procedures on Adjusting
Mower Level Side-to-Side and
Front-to-Rear.
Adjust system for proper door
position
Run engine at fast throttle
Mowing too fast for grass
conditions
MulchControl is a trademark of Deere & Company
Accel Deep is a trademark of Deere & Company
SB31882,00003DC-19-28MAY20
Storage
Storing Safety
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and
ammable.
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and cause
serious illness or death:
● Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to
or from storage.
● If a machine is stored before allowing it to cool, machine
res and structure res can occur. Fires can occur if
debris is not removed from around the engine and
mu󰀪er, or if stored near combustible materials.
● Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes reach an open ame or spark.
● Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
MP47322,00F4680-19-06MAY15
Preparing Machine for Storage
1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary.
Tighten loose hardware.
2. To prevent rust, repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces.
3. Remove grass and debris from machine.
4. Clean under the rotary deck and remove grass and debris from
inside chute and bagger, if applicable.
5. Wash the machine and apply wax to metal and plastic surfaces.
6. To dry belts and pulleys, run machine for ve minutes.
7. To prevent rust, apply light coat of engine oil on pivot and wear
points.
8. Lubricate grease points and check tire pressure.
MP47322,00F4681-19-13JUL16
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Fuel:
If you have been using “Stabilized Fuel,” add stabilized fuel to tank
until the tank is full.
NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank
and helps reduce deterioration of fuel.
If you are not using “Stabilized Fuel”:
1. Park machine safely in a well-ventilated area. (See Parking Safely
in the Safety section.)
NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the machine will be used for the
season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.
2. Turn on engine and allow to run until it runs out of fuel.
3. For machines equipped with key switch, turn key to o󰀨 position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Stale fuel can produce varnish and
plug carburetor or injector components and a󰀨ect engine
performance.
● Add fuel conditioner or stabilizer to fresh fuel before
lling tank.
4. Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container. Follow
stabilizer instructions for mixing.
5. Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.
6. Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate
through carburetor on gas engine or fuel injectors on diesel engine.
Engine:
Engine storage procedure should be used when vehicle is not to be
used for longer than 60 days.
1. Change engine oil and lter while engine is warm.
2. Service air lter if necessary.
3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen.
4. On gas engines:
Storage
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