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
MX101477—UN—11MAY20
7. Remove the heat shield (J).
MX101478—UN—11MAY20
8. Remove six screws (K) securing spark arrestor cover (L) to the
muer (M).
9. Visually inspect the screen for tears, broken wires, or loose welds.
Replace the spark arrestor assembly if any of these conditions
exist.
10. If the screen is in good condition, brush away any loose debris
using a wire brush.
11. Install the spark arrestor and cover on muer and secure in place
with six screws.
NOTE: If the muer sustains damage during the removal or
installation process, replace muer.
12. Install heat shield.
13. Install the frame tube and secure with four carriage bolts and lock
nuts.
14. Install engine guard and secure in place.
15. Install two push retainers to fenders.
Z545R
MX101503—UN—11MAY20
1. Remove blunt nose screw and the spark arrestor from the end of
exhaust pipe (A).
NOTE: Observe direction of arrestor inside exhaust pipe for
reassembly.
2. Visually inspect the screen for tears, broken wires, or loose welds.
Replace the spark arrestor assembly if any of these conditions
exist.
3. If the screen is in good condition, brush away any loose debris
using a wire brush.
MX101504—UN—11MAY20
4. Install the spark arrestor (C) on the exhaust pipe with blunt nose
screw (B).
NOTE: If the muer sustains damage during the removal or
installation process, replace muer.
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Transaxle Oil
The transaxles are lled at the factory. Do not mix oil types.
The following oil is preferred:
● JD Hy-Gard™
NOTE: Use 10W-30 oil , if Hy-Gard™ is unavailable
SR99263,00000A8-19-26OCT18
Checking Transaxle Oil Level
1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the
Safety section.)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Hot hydraulic oil will expand and
show incorrect oil level. Check oil level:
• When oil is cold.
• With engine not running.
2. Allow machine to cool.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination can damage the
hydraulic system. Clean thoroughly around reservoir ll cap
before opening.
Hy-Gard is a trademark of Deere & Company
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