Introduction
Safety Signs
Controls
Operating
Lawn Care
Replacement Parts
Service Machine Safely
Service Intervals
Service Engine
Service Transmission
Service Steering & Brakes
Lubricating Rear Axle And Steering Cylinder
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storing Vehicle
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
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Service Steering & Brakes
Grease
Use grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval.
The following greases are preferred:
ˇ John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
ˇ John Deere High Temperature EP Grease.
Other greases may be used are:
ˇ SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with 3 to 5 percent molybdenum disulfide.
ˇ Greases meeting Military Specification MIL-G-10924C may be used as arctic grease.
Adjusting Brakes
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: Tire, wheel, and brake drum removed for clarity.
3. Raise and support Front Mower with jackstands.
4. Reach through slot (A) in back plate with screwdriver for access to start adjuster (B).
5. Turn star adjuster until brake shoes begin to drag on drum, when wheel is turned.
6. Push brake pedals down firmly and then release them to seat brake shoes and check adjustment.
7. Adjust brakes so brake shoes just clear drums and do not drag when pedals are released.
9. Measure length of spring on left and right brake rods. Springs should be approximately 45 mm (1.75 in.).
10. Turn nut to adjust spring length, if necessary.
Lubricating Rear Axle And Steering Cylinder
Lubricate the following grease fittings and with one or two shots of John Deere multipurpose grease or equivalent:
Steering cylinder rod end (B).
Left and right side rear axle spindles (C).
Adjusting Toe-In
1. Park Front Mower on level surface.
2. Turn steering wheel so rear wheels are in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
3. Lower attachment to ground. LOCK park brake.
5. Measure distance between tire beads (A) at front of tire, hub height.
6. Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire, hub height.
7. Front distance should be 5 mm (3/16 in.) less than rear distance (B). If not, adjust tie rod length.
