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
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3. Remove drive belt:
a. Remove three capscrews and belt shield (A).
b. Remove two capscrews and belt shield (B).
c. Loosen sheaves (C).
d. Remove mower belt.
4. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
5. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
6. Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is in the
groove of each sheave.
7. Tighten sheaves to specications.
Specication
Mower Deck Drive Sheave Nuts (42 in
Mower Deck)—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 N·m (35 lb-ft)
8. Install belt shields.
9. Install mower deck.
10. Adjust mower belt tension and spindle brakes, if necessary.
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Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48 in and 54 in Mower
Decks)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)
2. Remove mower deck.
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48 in mower deck shown
3. Remove ve capscrews and left and right belt shields (A).
4. Remove drive belt.
a. Loosen left side sheaves (B) and (C).
b. Remove mower belt.
5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
6. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
7. Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is in the
groove of each sheave.
8. Tighten sheaves to specications.
Specication
Mower Deck Drive Sheave Nuts (48 in and
54 in Mower Deck)—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 N·m (35 lb-ft)
9. Install belt shields.
10. Install mower deck.
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Checking for Bent Mower Blades
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Blades are sharp. Always wear
gloves when handling blades or working near blades.
Replace blades if defective. Never straighten or weld them.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Raise mower deck to highest position to access blades.
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Mower Deck With Side Discharge Used for Illustration
3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and at ground surface.
4. Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip
and at ground surface.
5. Install new blade if the dierence between the two measurements is
more than 3 mm (1/8 in).
6. Repeat for all blades.
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Servicing Mower Blades
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
Disconnect spark plug wires or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidentally.
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.
Removing Mower Blades
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)
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