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
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N·m (15 lb·ft)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cartridge
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TL200
Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—8.9 km/h (0—5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—4.8 km/h (0—3.0 mph)
MG39705,00004DC-19-27JUL20
Hydrostatic “Model S110”
Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 33
Power Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . www.briggsandstratton.com/
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 cc (33 in
3
)
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N·m (15 lb·ft)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cartridge
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TL200
Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—8.9 km/h (0—5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—4.8 km/h (0—3.0 mph)
MG39705,00004DD-19-27JUL20
Hydrostatic “Models S120, S130, S140, and S160
Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 44
Power Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . www.briggsandstratton.com/
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724 cc (44.2 in
3
)
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N·m (15 lb·ft)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin
Oil Filter (If Equipped) .John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil
Change System
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cartridge
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TL200
Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—8.9 km/h (0—5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—4.8 km/h (0—3.0 mph)
John Deere Easy Change is a trademark of Deere & Company
MG39705,00004DE-19-27JUL20
Hydrostatic “Models S170 and S180”
Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 44
Power Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . www.briggsandstratton.com/
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724 cc (44.2 in
3
)
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N·m (15 lb·ft)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin
Oil Filter . . . . John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change
System
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cartridge
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tu Torq™ HD K46
Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—8.9 km/h (0—5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . 0—4.8 km/h (0—3.0 mph)
John Deere Easy Change is a trademark of Deere & Company
MG39705,00004DF-19-27JUL20
Electrical System
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulated Circuit
Charging System Capacity (S100, S110, S120, S130, and S140) 9
Amp
Charging System Capacity (S160, S170, and S180). . . . . .16 Amp
Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volts
Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCI Group U1
SR99263,0000339-19-12MAY20
Fuel System (All Models)
Fuel Types (Recommended):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Grade 87 Octane Unleaded Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethanol Blended Fuel (Up to 10%)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MTBE Reformulated Fuel (Up to 15%)
OUO1023,00001F8-19-01MAR13
Tires
Models S100, S110, and S120
Size (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 x 6.00 - 6
Size (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 x 8.0 - 8
Tire Pressure (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 kPa (14 psi)
Tire Pressure (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 kPa (10 psi)
Models S130, S140, and S160
Size (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 x 6.00 - 6
Size (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 x 10.0 - 8
Tire Pressure (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 kPa (14 psi)
Tire Pressure (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 kPa (10 psi)
Models S170 and S180
Size (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 x 6.5 - 8
Size (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 x 9.5 - 12
Tire Pressure (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 kPa (12 psi)
Tire Pressure (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 kPa (12 psi)
(Tire pressure information is also located on the sidewalls of the
tires)
SR99263,000033A-19-12MAY20
Capacities
Models S100 and S110
Crankcase, with Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 L (1.5 qt)
Models S140
Crankcase, with Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 L (2.0 qt)
Models S120, S130, S160, S170, and S180
Specications
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