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
b. Wash foam lter in a solution of warm water and liquid
detergent. Do not use oil.
c. Rinse lter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth
until lter is completely dry.
If foam lter cannot be cleaned properly or is damaged, replace
with a new lter.
d. Install foam air lter and secure with cover.
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Checking Spark Plug
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
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Twin cylinder engine shown
4. Disconnect spark plug wire(s) (A), one on each side on V-twin
engines.
5. Remove spark plug(s).
6. Clean spark plug carefully with a wire brush.
7. Inspect spark plug for:
● Cracked porcelain.
● Pitted or damaged electrodes.
● Other wear or damage.
8. Replace spark plug as necessary.
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9. Check plug gap (B) with a wire feeler gauge. To change gap, move
the outer electrode.
Gap must meet specications.
Specication
Spark Plug—Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
10. Install and tighten spark plugs to specications.
Specication
Spark Plug—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 lb-ft (20 N·m)
11. Connect spark plug wire(s) and lower hood.
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Replacing Fuel Filter
NOTE: Change lter when fuel is low.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Handle fuel safely. (See Handling Fuel Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
5. Put a drain pan under fuel lter.
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6. Slide hose clamps (A) away from fuel lter (B) using a pliers.
7. Disconnect hoses from lter, and raise fuel lines vertically to avoid
fuel drainage.
IMPORTANT: Incorrect installation of fuel lter may cause engine
damage. Install the lter with the arrow pointing in the
direction of fuel ow (towards the engine) for proper
operation.
8. Connect hoses to new lter making sure the lter arrow is pointed
in the direction of the fuel ow.
9. Install clamps and check for leaks.
10. Lower hood.
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Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
Spark arrestor assemblies include a screen element that should be
inspected and cleaned periodically. Visually inspect the screen for
tears, broken wires, or loose welds. Replace the spark arrestor
assembly if any of these conditions exist. If the screen is determined to
be in good condition, proceed with cleaning the screen by brushing
away loose dirt or carbon using a brush.
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