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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Mower deck shown removed from machine for better view.
● From the left side of machine, insert a 3/8 inch ratchet into the
square hole (C) in the tension arm and pull clockwise and hold
to release tension on the belt.
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Mower deck shown removed from machine for better view.
● Raise left spindle cover (D) and remove belt (E) from spindle.
● Remove belt from clutch sheave.
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7. Remove locking clip (F) from the front draft link (G) and remove
draft link from the mower deck bracket (H) and draft bracket (I).
Repeat on the opposite side.
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8. Remove spring clip (N) and pin (O) from each side of the rear
hanger bracket.
9. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
10. Slide mower out from under the machine, move pedal to keep the
lift bracketry out of the way (if needed).
● Do not operate the machine without the mower deck: Machine
may become unstable without the mower deck attached. Move
machine only by hand. (See Moving Machine by Hand in
Operating section.)
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Installing Mower Deck
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Allow engine and muer to cool completely.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wires or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidentally.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.
3. Slide mower deck under the machine, move pedal to keep lift
bracketry out of the way (if needed).
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4. Install the pin (A) and spring clip (B) onto each side of the rear
mower bracket.
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