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
Specication
ROPS Flange Nut (E)—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ±7 N·m
(25 ±5 lb·ft)
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Checking Tire Pressure
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
● Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
● Make sure that all tires are inated to the recommended
pressure, especially when operating on slopes. Low
pressure can cause machine to become unstable on
slopes.
● Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can
cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an
explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform
the wheel.
● Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when
inating. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to one side.
1. Check tires for damage.
2. Check tire pressure with an accurate low-pressure gauge.
3. A lower pressure will improve traction and performance depending
on turf conditions or if transport areas have steep inclines.
4. Add or remove air to meet specied tire pressure. (See
Specications section for recommended tire pressures.)
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Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
Removing
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an
unsafe lifting device or supports.
● Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
● Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports
and block wheels before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Place jack stands under frame, not
under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting
machine.
2. Raise machine with a safe lifting device and lower machine onto
jack stands or other stable supports. Block wheels remaining on the
ground to prevent machine movement.
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3. Remove the wheel nuts (A).
4. Remove the wheel assembly.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
● Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
5. Take wheel assembly to an authorized service dealer for repairs.
Installing
1. Install wheel assembly with valve stem to the outside.
2. Tighten wheel nuts evenly in alternating sequence until snug.
3. Lower machine completely to the ground.
4. Tighten wheel nuts to specication.
Specication
Wheel Nuts—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 N·m (75 lb.-ft.)
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Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
Disassembly:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an
unsafe lifting device or supports.
● Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
● Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports
and block wheels before servicing.
NOTE: Before lifting the machine, remove all attachments..
2. Jack up the front of machine and place on safety stands.
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3. Support caster assembly and remove ange bolt (A) and cap (B).
4. Remove caster from the machine.
Service Miscellaneous
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