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
Specication
Mower Blade Bolt—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 68 N·m (50 lb·ft)
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Service Electrical
Electrical
WARNING:Avoid injury! Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
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Service the Battery Safely
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a ammable
and explosive gas.
To prevent the battery from exploding:
● Do not smoke or have open ame near battery.
● Wear eye protection and gloves.
● Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.
● Remove negative cable rst when disconnecting.
● Install negative cable last when connecting.
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Removing and Installing the Battery
Removing
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Rotate operator seat forward.
3. Remove battery compartment cover.
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4. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).
5. Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) battery terminal and
remove cable (C) from battery.
6. Remove battery.
Installing
1. Place battery into the battery tray as shown.
2. Connect positive (+) cable to battery rst, then negative (-) cable.
3. Apply general-purpose grease or silicone spray to terminals to help
prevent corrosion.
4. Slide red cover over the positive battery terminal.
5. Install battery compartment cover.
6. Lower operator seat.
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Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Disconnect and remove battery.
3. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to
one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the
cells.
4. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
6. Install battery.
7. Attach cables to battery terminals, beginning with the positive
cable, using washers and nuts.
8. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminals to help
prevent corrosion.
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Using Booster Battery
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a ammable
and explosive gas.
To prevent the battery from exploding:
● Do not smoke or have open ame near battery.
● Wear eye protection and gloves.
● Do not jump-start or charge a frozen battery. Warm
battery to specication.
Specication
Battery—Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16°C (60°F)
● Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at
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