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
Service Transmission
Checking Transmission
The transmission is a sealed component. No maintenance is required
on this transmission. If you suspect any transmission problems, please
contact your authorized dealer.
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Service Mower
Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine
Drive Sheave (42 in, 48 in, and 54 in Mower Deck)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)
2. Put lift lever in lowest position.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted
component is released suddenly.
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3. Put a 15 mm (0.59 in) closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave
nut (A) and rotate clockwise to move idler sheave toward front of
tractor and hold to release belt tension.
4. Remove belt (B) from drive sheave (C) and release tension on
sheave nut (A).
5. To install the belt on the drive sheave, rotate idler sheave nut
clockwise to move idler sheave toward front of tractor and install
belt on drive sheave.
6. Release idler sheave nut to tighten belt.
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Removing Mower Deck (42 in Mower Deck)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)
2. Put wooden blocks under each side of the mower deck.
3. Put attachment lift lever in lowest position, bringing mower deck
down onto blocks.
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42 in Mower Deck Only
4. On machines with 42 in mower deck, disconnect mower
engagement drive cable (A) on the left side of the mower deck.
a. Remove spring locking pin (B), pull and hold out mower
engagement drive cable, lift up, and remove from bracket (C).
b. Remove cable spring (D) from the idler sheave bracket (E).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower lift arms can pinch ngers.
Lift arms are spring loaded and can snap back when deck is
removed.
Lock lift lever before pulling pin to remove mower deck.
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5. Remove spring locking pins (F)and washers and disconnect rear
draft arm (G) and adjustable lift links (H) on each side.
Service Transmission
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