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 Crushing
- Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- Safety
- Machine Cleanout
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Using Operator Display Unit (If Equipped)
- Using the Hour Meter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- Using Electronic Throttle Control (If Equipped)
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Armrests
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch (E- and M-Series)
- Testing Seat Switch (R-Series)
- Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- Using Seat Belt
- Raising and Lowering the ROPS
- Checking Fuel Level
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Unplugging Mower
- Using Headlights (If Equipped)
- 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 Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
- Cleaning Engine Shroud
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- Checking Spark Plug
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Spark Arrestor
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- John Deere Quality Statement
- Service Record
- Slope Gauge
- Index
GX100108—UN—14FEB20
● Never mow or operate this ride-on mower on slope angles greater
than 13° with ride-on mower in its basic conguration. The basic
conguration is the ride-on mower with a mower deck and no other
attachments. (A 13° slope is a slope that rises 1.4 m [4.6 ft] over a
horizontal distance of 6.1 m [20 ft].)
GX100111—UN—19FEB20
● Attachments such as material collection systems, weather
enclosures, or other attachments increase the risk of a rollover.
When using attachments, never mow or operate this ride-on mower
on slope angles greater than 10°. (A 10° slope is a slope that rises 1
m [3.5 ft] over a horizontal distance of 6.1 m [20 ft].)
● The risk of rollover is low on slopes of 10° or less. As the slope
angle increases to the recommended maximum, the risk increases
to a medium level.
Operating Near Terrain Hazards
GX100105—UN—01FEB20
● Terrain hazards such as ditches and drop os are a factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in serious
injury or death. Use caution and common sense when operating
near terrain hazards.
● Do not mow or operate the machine in areas adjacent to hazards
that can cause the machine to roll over. If a wheel goes over an
edge or if the edge breaks away, the machine can suddenly lose
traction, slide, and/or roll over.
● Hazards (A) include but are not limited to ditches, drop-os,
embankments, or areas near bodies of water.
● Maintain a buer area (B) at least as wide as the machine between
hazards (A) and the mowing area (C). Do not mow or operate the
machine in the hazard area or buer area.
● Only mow or operate in the mowing area (C). Do not exceed the
recommended slope operating angle. Refer to the Slope Limits
section.
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Use Seat Belt Properly
TCAL42361—UN—08MAR13
● Use a seat belt when operating with the folding Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) in the raised position to minimize chance of injury
from an accident, such as an overturn.
● Do not use a seat belt when operating with the folding ROPS in the
folded position. Return the folding ROPS to the raised position as
soon as possible.
● Never modify, disassemble or attempt to repair the seat belt.
● Replace entire seat belt if mounting hardware, buckle, belt, or
retractor show signs of damage.
● Inspect seat belt and mounting hardware at least once a year. Look
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