John Deere

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

Servicing Your Machine

Before Each Use

After First 2 Hours

After First 5 Hours

Every 8 Hours

Every 25 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

Every 25 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Every 100 Hours

Every Season

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Steering and Brakes

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Intervals


Servicing Your Machine

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals:

· Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions.

· Engine oil and spark plugs may lose efficiency if vehicle is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with frequent short trips.


Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.

Before Each Use

· Check fuel level.

· Check engine oil level.

· Clean air intake screen.

· Check safety systems.

· Check tire pressure.

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

After First 2 Hours

· Check blade belt tension.

After First 5 Hours

· Change engine oil.

Every 8 Hours

· Check engine oil level.

· Check brakes.

· Check tire pressure.

Every 25 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Lubricate front wheel spindles and wheel bearings.

· Check/clean battery.

Every 25 Hours

· Sharpen/replace blades.

· Check and clean air cleaner element, (service more frequently under dusty conditions).

· Change engine oil when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures, (service more frequently under dusty conditions).

· Check spindle brake measurement.

Every 50 Hours

· Change engine oil, (service more frequently under dusty conditions).

Every 100 Hours

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

· Adjust drive belt tension.

· Replace oil filter.

· Check and clean air cleaner element, (service more frequently under dusty conditions).

· Replace spark plug.

· Replace fuel filter.

Every Season

· Adjust blade belt tension.

· Check spindle brake measurement.