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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2. Safely lift and support machine. Place safe lifting device under
transmission centered under machine frame point (A). Place
jackstands or other stable supports on each side (B) where
mounting bolts for frame come through. Block wheels remaining on
the ground to prevent machine movement.
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3. Remove plastic cap (C), snap ring (D), and washer (E).
4. Remove wheel.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not lose the shaft key. Key must
be installed for wheels to rotate and tractor to move.
5. Remove shaft key (F) (shown on end of transmission shaft), two
washers (G), except for model S100, and spacer (H).
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
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not lose the shaft key. Key must
be installed for wheels to rotate and tractor to move.
NOTE: Rear wheels are installed with valves to the outside.
1. Install two washers (G), except on model S100, spacer (H), and
shaft key (F).
2. Install rear wheel, washer (E), snap ring (D), and plastic cap (C).
3. Safely remove jackstands and lower machine.
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Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see
your Technical Manual or authorized dealer for service.
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Engine
IF CHECK
Poor Engine Performance Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old.
Replace fuel with fresh stabilized
fuel. Obtain fuel from another
supplier before suspecting
machine problems. Suppliers
blend fuels dierently and
changing suppliers will generally
solve any performance
problems.
Fuel blended with alcohol or
ether may contribute to
performance problems by
causing gum and varnish
deposits, especially if fuel is
stored for several weeks or more.
Obtain fresh fuel.
Engine Will Not Start Brake pedal not depressed.
Mower is engaged.
Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
Improper fuel.
Transmission is in reverse.
Plugged fuel lter.
Defective safety switch.
Electrical problem - See
Electrical Troubleshooting
Section
Engine Is Hard To Start Choke cable not adjusted
properly.
Plugged fuel lter.
Faulty spark plug.
Stale or improper fuel.
Loose or corroded electrical
connections.
Improper engine oil viscosity.
Engine Runs Unevenly Cooling ns plugged.
Loose electrical connections.
Choke or throttle cable sticking.
Fuel line or fuel lter plugged.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Improper fuel.
Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Misses Under Load Faulty spark plug.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
Engine Vapor Locks Fuel tank vent plugged.
Dirt in fuel lter.
Cooling ns plugged.
Loose hose connection at fuel
lter or fuel pump.
Engine Overheats Engine air intake screen
Troubleshooting
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