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
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
MXAL42363—UN—22MAY13
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in
important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety
hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety labels are located near
specic hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards
whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identied
with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identies
the most serious hazards:
● DANGER; The signal word DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
● WARNING; The signal word WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
● CAUTION; The signal word CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe practices
associated with events which could lead to personal injury.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels. Use this operator’s manual
for correct safety label placement.
There can be more safety information contained on parts and
components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this
operator’s manual.
French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operator’s Manual
Operator’s manuals and safety labels with content in French or
Spanish are available for this machine through authorized John Deere
dealers. See your John Deere dealer.
NOTE: Both text and no-text labels are shown. Your machine is only
equipped with one of these types of labels.
MP47322,00F4601-19-24APR19
WARNING
MX101380—UN—30MAR20
Avoid Crushing
● Keep protective structure in raised position
● Do not jump if machine tips
● Use seat belt
When protective structure must be down:
● DO NOT use seat belt
● Drive with extra care
SB31882,00003C1-19-16JUN20
WARNING
MXAL42769—UN—09APR13
To avoid injury from loaded spring, read operator’s manual before
changing attachments.
TH84124,000017E-19-28OCT16
DANGER
MX101349—UN—17MAR20
ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
● Do not mow when children or others are around.
● Do not mow in reverse.
● Look down and behind before and while backing.
● Look in the direction the machine is traveling.
● Never carry children even while blades are o.
SB31882,00003AE-19-17MAR20
WARNING
MX101350—UN—17MAR20
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER
● Do not drive where the machine could slip or tip, on steep slopes,
near water, or drop-os.
● Drive across slopes, not up and down.
Safety Labels with Text
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