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
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6. Remove six screws (C) and engine shroud (D).
7. Clean debris from:
● Fan area
● Cylinder head cooling ns
● Engine cooling ns
● Area between engine and frame
8. Install engine shroud with six screws.
9. Install ywheel screen with three screws and tighten to
specication.
Specication
Flywheel Screen Screw—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 N·m (27 lb·in)
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10. Position the air lter (E) onto the intake tube (F).
11. Tighten thumbscrew (G) to ensure a proper seal.
12. Lower the air cleaner cover (H) and snap into the closed position.
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1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Clean the external engine surfaces.
NOTE: The engine shroud itself does not need to be removed entirely.
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3. Remove four screws (A) and the ywheel cover.
4. Clean debris from the ywheel area.
5. Remove air cleaner cover and air cleaner element. (See Checking
and Cleaning Air Filter Element.)
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6. Remove two screws (B) from the engine shroud.
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7. Open access cover (C) and clean debris from engine cooling ns
(D).
8. Repeat on the opposite side.
9. Clean any debris in the area between the engine and the frame.
10. Close both access covers and secure with screws.
11. Close air cleaner cover and secure with two knobs.
12. Install ywheel cover and secure with four screws.
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