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 without
Text
TCT005498—UN—11SEP12
At several important places on this machine, safety signs are axed
which signify potential danger. The hazard is identied by a pictorial in
a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information on how
to avoid personal injury. These safety signs, their placement on the
machine, and a brief explanatory text are shown in this Safety section.
There can be additional safety information contained on parts and
components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this
operator’s manual.
MX00654,0000389-19-21JUN18
Avoid Injury from Crushing
MX101381—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
SB31882,00003C2-19-04JUN20
Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
MXAL42777—UN—09APR13
● Keep ngers and hands away from pinch point.
● Read operator’s manual.
MX00654,000038C-19-24APR19
Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
MXT018019—UN—04MAY16
● Avoid equipment res.
● Accumulation of grass, leaves, and debris on or near hot or moving
parts can cause a re.
● Inspect and clean the entire machine before, during and after use.
● Shut o engine and allow machine to cool before cleaning.
● Carefully read operator’s manual Machine Cleanout section for
details.
MX00654,0000390-19-30MAR20
Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
MXT018017—UN—03MAY16
● Stay clear of moving belts.
● Do not operate machine without shields in place.
MX00654,0000391-19-24APR19
Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
MXT018016—UN—03MAY16
● Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is
running.
● Do not operate mower without discharge chute/deector or entire
grass catcher in place.
MX00654,0000392-19-24APR19
Read Operator’s Manual
MX101345—UN—09JUL20
Safety Labels without Text
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