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
2. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary,
remove mower deck.
3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning.
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4. Loosen and remove nut (A), washer (B), and blade (C).
5. Inspect blades; sharpen, balance, or replace blades as necessary.
Installing Mower Blades
1. Position mower blade (C) with the cutting edge towards the ground.
2. Align the splined center hole in the blade with the splined spindle
shaft (D) and put the blade onto the mower spindle shaft.
3. Install washer, with cupped side towards blade, and install nut to
secure blade onto splined spindle shaft.
4. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and
tighten nut.
5. Using 15/16 in socket, tighten 5/8 in blade nut to specications.
Specication
Mower Deck Blade Nut—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 88 N·m (65 lb·ft)
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Sharpening Blades
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Blades are sharp. Always wear
gloves when handling blades or working near blades.
Always wear safety eye protection when grinding.
● Sharpen blades with grinder, hand le, or electric blade sharpener.
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● Keep original bevel (A) when grinding.
● The blade cutting edge (B) should meet specications.
Specication
Mower Blade Cutting Edge—Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.40 mm (1/64 in)
● Balance blades before installing.
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Balancing Blades
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Blades are sharp. Always wear
gloves when handling blades or working near blades.
1. Clean blade.
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2. Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position.
3. Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will
drop.
4. Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
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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:
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