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 Loaded Spring
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- Avoid Injury From Tipping
- Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- Safety
- Machine Cleanout
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Armrests
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Low Fuel Indicator Light
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Using MulchControl (If Equipped)
- Unplugging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- 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 Conventional Engine Oil and Filter
- Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Cleaning Engine Shroud
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- Checking Spark Plug
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Spark Arrestor
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Mower Deck Identification
- Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
- Removing Mower Deck (42A)
- Removing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Installing Mower Deck (42A)
- Installing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A Mower)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Installing MulchControl Discharge Plate (If Equipped)
- Installing MulchControl Deflector (If Equipped)
- Installing MulchControl Handle (If Equipped)
- Removing and Storing MulchControl Deck (If Equipped)
- Installing Mulch Blades
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- John Deere Quality Statement
- Service Record
- Slope Gauge
- Index
end (F) on rod (H) in (clockwise) to decrease forward creep and out
(counterclockwise) to decrease reverse creep. Repeat procedure,
as necessary, on opposite side. Install rod ends back onto arms
and secure with spring locking clips.
4. Install style panel and push retainers, seat, seat switch and steering
arm if previously removed.
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Adjusting Tracking
If the machine does not track in a straight line while going in full
forward position, the tracking requires adjustment.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2. Adjust tracking with the 13 mm socket on the free end of the deck
height pin tool (A) as follows:
NOTE: Tracking bolts limit top forward speed. If both levers hit against
the tracking bolts, turn both bolts counterclockwise equal
amounts until only one bolt contacts the lever. This will achieve
maximum forward speed.
● If machine tracks to the left, turn tracking bolt (B) clockwise.
● If machine tracks to the right, turn tracking bolt (C) clockwise.
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Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris to
y a long distance.
● Clear work area of bystanders.
● Wear eye protection when using compressed air for
cleaning purposes.
● Reduce compressed air pressure to specication.
Specication
Air—Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 kPa (30 psi)
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper cooling, keep the transaxle
cooling ns and surrounding area clean at all times.
Operating the transaxle with obstructed cooling ns could
cause damage due to overheating.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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View from front of machine.
2. Clean transaxle fan ns (A) and around exterior of each fan with a
rag, brush or compressed air.
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Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission
Drive Belt
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Entanglement in a belt or sheave
can cause serious injury. Stop engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
NOTE: The transmission drive belts are self-adjusted using a spring
tensioner and do not require a tension adjustment.
Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2. Inspect drive belt (A) for excessive wear, damage or stretching
while in position on all machine sheaves.
Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Remove mower deck.
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