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
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Avoid Injury from Hot Surfaces
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
- Safety
- Machine Cleanout
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using the Park Brake
- Checking Fuel Level (If Equipped)
- Using Hourmeter and MowerPlus™ Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- Using Key Switch and Headlights
- Starting the Engine
- Idling the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (If Equipped)
- Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Using Accessories
- Choosing Mower Blades
- Mowing Tips
- Towing Loads
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Emissions Service Information
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter on models not equipped with the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S100 and S110)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S120, S130, and S140)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (S160, S170, and S180)
- Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (42 in, 48 in, and 54 in Mower Deck)
- Removing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
- Removing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- Installing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
- Installing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 in Mower Deck)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Lifting Machine
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Hood
- Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
- Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- John Deere Quality Statement
- Service Record
- Slope Gauge
- Index
APY36190—UN—10JUL20
a. Route cable under mower belt and brake rod and attach
cable spring (K) to idler sheave bracket (L).
b. Pull out on cable (M), align black end of cable with slot in
bracket (J) and release cable into slot. Secure with spring
locking pin (O).
12. Level mower deck.
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Installing Mower Deck (48 in and 54 in Mower Decks)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)
2. Put attachment lift lever in the transport position.
3. Slide mower under machine.
4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.
5. Put attachment lift lever in lowest position.
APY36191—UN—10JUL20
6. Fasten rear draft arm (A) and adjustable lift link (B), on each side,
with washers and spring locking pins (C).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent clutch damage, make
sure that front draft rod is installed correctly. Secure rod
with washer and spring locking pin on the left side of mower
deck bracket.
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7. Install front draft rod (D) into mower deck bracket (E) upper hole
(shown).
8. Secure front draft rod with washer and spring locking pin (F).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted
component is released suddenly.
APY36192—UN—10JUL20
9. Put mower drive belt on engine drive sheave (H). Put a 15 mm
closed-end wrench or socket on the idler sheave nut (I) and rotate
clockwise, moving idler sheave and tensioning arm toward front of
tractor. Hold while installing belt on drive sheave.
10. Remove wood blocks from both sides of mower deck.
11. Level mower deck.
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Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 in Mower Deck)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Remove mower deck.
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