Operating Guide

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Table Of Contents

Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Special Messages
- Parts
  - Order Service Parts Online
- Service Literature
- Spark Arrestor
Contents
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
- Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Safety Labels with Text
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
  - French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operator’s Manual
- DANGER
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
  - THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER
- WARNING
- CAUTION
- Avoid Injury From Hot Surface
- CAUTION
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
- Use Your Mower Safely
- Preventing Injuries
  - Protect Children
  - Avoid Thrown Objects
- Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
- Prevent Fires
- Parking Safely
- Additional Safety Information
Machine Cleanout
- General Cleaning Guidelines
- Cleanout Areas
Operating Controls
- Operator’s Station Controls “Models S100, S110, and S120”
- Operator’s Station Controls “Models S130, S140, S160, S170, and S180”
Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Adjusting Seat
  - Lumbar Seat Adjustment (If Equipped)
- Adjusting Cutting Height
  - Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
- Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
  - Method One
  - Method Two
- 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
  - Locking Park Brake:
  - Unlocking Park Brake:
- Checking Fuel Level (If Equipped)
- Using Hourmeter and MowerPlus™ Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
  - Using Hourmeter
  - Using MowerPlus™ Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- Using Key Switch and Headlights
  - Engine Off
  - Engine On
- Starting the Engine
- Idling the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
  - Travel Forward
  - Travel in Reverse
  - Stopping
  - Emergency Stopping
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (If Equipped)
  - Engage Cruise Control
  - Disengage Cruise Control
- Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
  - Checking for Plugging While Driving
  - Removing Debris from Inspection Points:
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Using Accessories
  - Using the Power Port (If Equipped)
  - Using CargO MountCargO Mount is a trademark of Deere & Company System
- Choosing Mower Blades
- Mowing Tips
- Towing Loads
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
- Grease
- Lubricating Front Axle
  - Wheel Spindles and Bushings
  - Front Axle Pivot
- Lubricating Pivot Points
  - 42 in Mower Deck:
  - 48 in and 54 in Mower Decks:
Service Engine
- Emissions Service Information
  - Emission Control System Certification Label
  - Altitude Adjustment (Gasoline or Propane Converted Engines Only)
- 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
- Checking 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
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
Service Electrical
- Electrical
- Service the Battery Safely
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Headlight Bulb
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Lifting Machine
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Hood
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
  - Removing:
  - Installing
- Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
  - Removing
  - Installing
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Electrical
- Tractor
- Mower
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
- Hydrostatic “Model S100”
- Hydrostatic “Model S110”
- Hydrostatic “Models S120, S130, S140, and S160
- Hydrostatic “Models S170 and S180”
- Electrical System
- Fuel System (All Models)
- Tires
- Capacities
- Dimensions
- Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in)
- Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in)
- Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in)
- Recommended Lubricants
Warranty
- Product Warranty
  - United States
  - Canada
- California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
John Deere Quality Statement
- John Deere Quality
Service Record
- Record Service Dates
Slope Gauge
- Slope Gauge Template
Index

Crankcase, with Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 L (2.8 qt)

Fuel Tank (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 L (2.4 gal)

Towing:

Maximum Towing Capacity: Do not exceed combined weight of the

pulling machine, operator, and installed ballast.

SR99263,000033B-19-28JUL20

Dimensions

Height (S100 and S110) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 cm (42.5 in)

Height (S120, S130, and S140) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 cm (45.5 in)

Height (S160) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 cm (46.46 in)

Height (S170 and S180). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 cm (46.5 in)

Length (Overall)

(S100, S110, and S120) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 cm (68.75 in)

Length (Overall) (S130) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 cm (73.25 in)

Length (Overall) (S140) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 cm (69.5 in)

Length (Overall) (S160) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 cm (75.2 in)

Length (Overall) (S170 and S180). . . . . . . . . . . . 194 cm (76.5 in)

Width (Mower Deck Chute Down)

(S100, S110, S120, and S130) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 cm (54.4 in)

Width (Mower Deck Chute Down) (S160) . . . . . . . .155 cm (61 in)

Width (Mower Deck Chute Down)

(S140 and S170) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 cm (60 in)

Width (Mower Deck Chute Down) (S180) . . . . . . 174 cm (68.5 in)

Weight: S100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 kg (415 lb)

Weight: S110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 kg (423 lb)

Weight: S120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 kg (436 lb)

Weight: S130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 kg (443 lb)

Weight: S140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 kg (479 lb)

Weight: S160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217.72 kg (480 lb)

Weight: S170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 kg (504 lb)

Weight: S180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 kg (530 lb)

SR99263,000033C-19-15MAY20

Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in)

Blades Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Blade Nut Torque (w/5/8 in. Nut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 N•m (65 lb·ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 -10.2 cm (1 - 4 in)

Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 cm (42 in)

SR99263,000014D-19-24JUL19

Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in)

Blades Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Blade Nut Torque (w/5/8 in. Nut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 N•m (65 lb·ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 -10.2 cm (1 - 4 in)

Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 cm (48 in)

SR99263,000014E-19-24JUL19

Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in)

Blades Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Blade Nut Torque (w/5/8 in. Nut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 N•m (65 lb·ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 -10.2 cm (1 - 4 in)

Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 cm (54 in)

SR99263,000014F-19-24JUL19

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turf-Gard™ OR Plus-4™

Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grease-Gard™ Premium Plus

. . . . . . . . John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

Turf-Gard is a trademark of Deere & Company

Plus-4 is a trademark of Deere & Company

Grease-Gard is a trademark of Deere & Company

(Specications and design subject to change without notice.)

MG39705,00004DA-19-24JUL20

Warranty

Product Warranty

John Deere o󰀨ers a standard warranty on new John Deere products.

For a copy of the product warranty statement or for details on the

warranty terms and conditions for products purchased in the United

States and Canada, please contact your local John Deere Dealer or

utilize the following resources:

United States

Website:

http://www.deere.com/en_US/services_and_support/

warranty/warranty.page

Toll Free: 1-800-537-8233

Dealer Locator:

http://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/country=US

Canada

Website (English):

http://www.deere.ca/en_CA/services_and_support/

service_plans_warranties/service_plans_

warranties.page

Website (French):

http://fr.deere.ca/en_CA/services_and_support/

service_plans_warranties/service_plans_

warranties.page

Toll Free: 1-800-537-8233

Dealer Locator:

http://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/country=CA

Emission-related warranties are included in this Operator’s

Manual, and applicable if required by law or regulation.

Warranty