OMGX10782

Issue H0

Sabre Lawn Tractors

1438GS, 1438HS, 1542HS,

PIN (020001 -)

1742GS, 1742HS and 2046HV

PIN (010001 -)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Steering and Brakes

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Battery

Checking the Battery

Removing and Installing the Battery

Clean Battery and Terminals

Using Booster Battery

Replacing Headlight Bulb

Replacing Fuse

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Service Electrical

Battery

Checking the Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns: · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep skin protected. · If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately. · If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention. · If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary.

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·Keep battery and terminals clean.

·Keep battery bolts tight.

·Keep small vent holes open.

·Recharge, if necessary, at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

Removing and Installing the Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · DO NOT smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · DO NOT allow direct metal contact across battery posts. · Remove negative cable first when disconnecting. · Install negative cable last when connecting.

Removing:

1. Park machine safely, (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section), and lift seat.

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2. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).

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3. Pull back the red terminal cover (B) and disconnect positive (+) cable (C) from battery.

4. Remove black rubber strap (D).

5. Remove battery.

Installing:

Install the battery following the removal steps in reverse order.

Clean Battery and Terminals

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts. · Remove negative cable first when disconnecting. · Install negative cable last when connecting.

1. Disconnect and remove battery.

2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion.

6. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery

MIF

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). · Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep sparks and flames away. · Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.

MIF

A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Vehicle Battery

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Replacing Headlight Bulb

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1. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove.

2. Replace defective bulb with a new bulb.

3. Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to install.

Replacing Fuse

1. Park machine safely and lift hood. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

2. Pull defective fuse(s) (A) out of socket(s).

3. Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken.

4. Push new 15 Amp fuse into socket.

5. Lower hood.