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
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.
5. Take wheel assembly to an authorized service dealer for repairs.
Installing
1. Install wheel assembly with valve stem to the outside.
2. Tighten wheel nuts evenly in alternating sequence until snug.
3. Lower machine completely to the ground.
4. Tighten wheel nuts to specication.
Specication
Wheel Nuts—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 N·m (75 lb.-ft.)
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Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
Disassembly:
1. Park machine safely. See “Park Machine 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 all attachments prior to lifting machine.
2. Jack up front of machine and place on safety stands.
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3. Support caster assembly and remove ange bolt (A) and cap (B).
4. Remove caster from machine.
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5. Inspect bushings or bearings (C) at top and bottom of frame.
Replace worn or damaged bushings or bearings.
NOTE: Inner race extends above outer race.
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6. Remove nut (D) and pull bolt out of caster.
7. Remove wheel assembly (E).
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8. Remove shield (F) and bearing (G). Inspect shields, wheel, and
bearings for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged parts.
Service Miscellaneous
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