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
Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
Removing:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an
unsafe lifting device or supports.
● Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
● Lower machine onto jackstands or other stable supports
and block wheels before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Place jackstands under frame, not
under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting
machine.
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2. Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under end
of front hanger bracket at location (A), and place jackstands or
other stable supports under frame on each side at location (B).
Block wheels remaining on the ground to prevent machine
movement.
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3. Remove plastic cap (C) from end of wheel hub.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under
spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools
when installing and removing components with spring
tension.
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4. Remove snap ring (D) from end of axle.
5. Remove washer (E) and wheel from axle.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
● Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
6. Take wheel assembly to an authorized service dealer for repairs.
Installing
1. Grease spindles and wheel hub grease ttings with specied
grease.
2. Install wheel and washer (E) on axle.
3. Install snap ring (D).
4. Install plastic cap (C).
5. Safely remove jackstands and lower machine.
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Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
Removing
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an
unsafe lifting device or supports.
● Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
● Lower machine onto jackstands or other stable supports
and block wheels before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Place jackstands under frame, not
under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting
machine.
Service Miscellaneous
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