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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3. Locate the left-hand and right-hand reservoirs at the rear of the
machine. Each transmission has its own reservoir.
4. The reservoirs have two marks, FULL (A) and ADD (B). Check
level with uid cold.
5. If oil level is below the ADD line (B), clean area around reservoir
cap and remove cap (C).
6. Remove foam insert.
7. Add oil until level is at FULL mark (A) on reservoir.
8. Install foam insert.
9. Install cap (C).
10. Start engine.
11. Operate machine forward and in reverse several times.
12. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the
Safety section.)
13. Wait for hydraulic oil to cool.
14. Check oil level again. Add oil if necessary.
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Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
The transaxles on these models require no oil and lter changes. The
oil level must be maintained at the FULL line on the reservoir.
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Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
Check neutral creep with the engine running, motion control levers in
the start/shutdown position, park brake o, and machine on level
ground.
If the machine creeps forward or reverses while motion control levers
are in the start/shutdown position, adjust the motion control linkages:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Remove style panel (A) for better access to adjustment
components (if desired). (See Removing and Installing Style Cover
in the Service Miscellaneous section.)
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3. On the linkage side needing adjustment (right side shown), remove
spring locking clip (C) and rod end (D) from pivot pin (E).
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4. Turn rod end (D) on rod (F) clockwise to decrease forward creep
and counterclockwise to decrease reverse creep.
5. Repeat procedure, as necessary, on the opposite side. Install rod
ends back onto arms and secure with spring locking clips.
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Adjusting Tracking
If the machine does not track in a straight line while going in full
forward position, the tracking requires adjustment.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
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2. Acquire the onboard tool (A) with 13 mm wrench.
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