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
2. Allow engine to cool.
3. Remove any trash from area around fuel tank cap.
4. Remove fuel tank cap slowly to allow any pressure built up in tank
to escape.
5. Fill fuel tank only to bottom of ller neck. Do not overll.
6. Install fuel tank cap and turn cap until it clicks.
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Lifting Machine
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: Remove any material collection system attachments prior to
lifting machine.
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2. Safely lift rear of machine frame points (A). Place jack stands or
other stable supports onto transaxle locations (B).
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3. Safely lift front of machine at machine frame point (C). Place jack
stands or other stable supports onto machine frame locations (D).
4. If only lifting front of machine, block rear wheels remaining on
ground to avoid movement of machine.
5. To lower machine, lift front and/or rear of machine, and remove jack
stands or supports. Lower machine.
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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.
Service Miscellaneous
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