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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5. Install front hanger rod (G) onto the mower deck brackets (H) and
onto draft brackets (I). Secure each stud end with locking clip (F).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted
component is released suddenly.
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6. Connect mower drive belt:
● Install belt onto the engine sheave.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to install belt properly on
left and right spindle sheaves may result in belt damage.
Ensure proper installation of the belt on spindle sheaves.
● Insert 3/8 inch ratchet onto the square hole (G) in the tension
arm. Rotate arm clockwise and hold to release spring tension on
idler sheave.
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● Lift left spindle cover (H) and install mower belt (I) onto left
spindle sheave. Release spindle cover and tension arm.
● Flip up left and right spindle covers to check that belt is correctly
routed on all sheaves.
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Replacing Mower Drive Belt
NOTE: The following procedure is for the 48HC mower deck. All
mower decks listed use a similar conguration of sheaves.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)
2. Allow engine and muer to cool completely.
3. Remove mower deck.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under
spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools
when installing and removing components with spring
tension.
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4. Remove deck drive belt as follows:
a. Remove spring from spring hook (A) on deck.
b. Remove nut (B) on the tension sheave and lower bolt to
remove guide (C). Remove belt (D) from all sheaves.
5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
6. Clean top surface of the mower deck and sheaves.
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