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
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
MXAL42363—UN—22MAY13
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in
important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety
hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety labels are located near
specic hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards
whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identied
with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identies
the most serious hazards:
● DANGER; The signal word DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
● WARNING; The signal word WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
● CAUTION; The signal word CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe practices
associated with events which could lead to personal injury.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels. Use this operator’s manual
for correct safety label placement.
There can be more safety information contained on parts and
components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this
operator’s manual.
French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operator’s Manual
Operator’s manuals and safety labels with content in French or
Spanish are available for this machine through authorized John Deere
dealers. See your John Deere dealer.
NOTE: Both text and no-text labels are shown. Your machine is only
equipped with one of these types of labels.
MP47322,00F4601-19-24APR19
DANGER
GXAL41947—UN—04MAR13
ROTATING BLADE
● Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is
running.
OUO2004,0000BAF-19-28FEB15
DANGER
GXAL41948—UN—04MAR13
ROTATING BLADE
● Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is
running.
THROWN OBJECTS
● Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
● Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass
catcher in place.
OUO2004,0000BB0-19-28FEB15
DANGER
APY36142—UN—24JUL20
ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
● Do not mow when children or others are around
● Do not mow in reverse
● Look down and behind before and while backing
● Never carry children even with blades o
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Safety Labels with Text
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