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
John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
John Deere equipment is more than just a purchase, it’s an investment
in quality. That quality goes beyond our equipment to your John Deere
dealer’s parts and service support. This support is needed to keep you
a satised customer.
That’s why John Deere has initiated a process to handle your
questions or problems, should they arise. The following three steps will
help guide you through the process.
Step 1
Refer to your operator’s manual
A. It has many illustrations and detailed information on the safe and
proper operation of your equipment.
B. It gives troubleshooting procedures, and specication information.
C. It gives ordering information for parts catalogs, service and
technical manuals.
D. If your questions are not answered in the operator’s manual, then
go to Step 2.
Step 2
Contact your dealer
A. Your John Deere dealer has the responsibility, authority, and ability
to answer questions, resolve problems, and fulll your parts and
service needs.
B. First, discuss your questions or problems with your dealer’s trained
parts and service sta.
C. If the parts and service people are unable to resolve your problem,
see the dealership manager or owner.
D. If your questions or problems are not resolved by the dealer, then
go to Step 3.
Step 3
Contact John Deere
A. Your John Deere dealer is the most ecient source in addressing
any concern, but if you are not able to resolve your problem after
checking your operator’s manual and contacting your dealer, contact
John Deere for assistance.
B. For prompt, eective service, please have the following ready
before you call:
● The name of the dealer with whom you’ve been working.
● Your equipment model number.
● Number of hours on machine (if applicable).
● Your serial number which you recorded on the inside front cover of
this manual.
● If the problem is with an attachment, your attachment identication
number.
C. Then call 1-800-537-8233 (United States and Canada) and our
advisor will work with your dealer to investigate your concern. If you
are outside the United States and Canada, visit the following website:
http://www.deere.com/globalhome/ deerecom/global_home.
page?CC=true
Select your country and then click on the Contact Us link.
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