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Issue A9

F925 and F935 Front Mower

F925 Serial No. (150001 - )

F935 Serial No. (150001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating

Lawn Care

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Intervals

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Vehicle

Assembly

Activate Battery

Install The Steering Wheel

Installing Seat

Install ROPS

Checking Tire Pressure

Install Front Wheels

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Copyright© Deere & Company

Assembly

Activate Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent Battery Explosions: · Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of battery. Battery gas can explode. · Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a volt-meter or hydrometer. · Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Warm battery to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).

1. Remove the battery from the vehicle.

2. Remove and discard tape from across battery cells.

3. Remove and discard blue cell caps.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! BE VERY CAREFUL: Battery acid is a solution of water and sulfuric acid. It is very harmful to skin, eyes, and clothing. Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if acid is splashed into eyes. Seek medical attention immediately if acid is swallowed.

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4. Fill the battery:

· Only use battery acid with a 1.265 specific gravity. Slowly add acid
(B) to each cell. The solution should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (C), but NO HIGHER THAN 6 mm (1/4 in.) from the bottom of the filler neck (A).

5. Install the battery manifold cap from the bag of parts. Be sure manifold cap hose is behind positive cable.

6. Charge the battery for a MINIMUM of 30 minutes at 5-10 amps. If your battery charger has a Deep Cycle or Maintenance Free setting, use this setting to charge the battery. Failure to charge the battery before use will reduce battery performance and life.

7. Install the battery.

NOTE: Make sure positive (+) battery cable is turned 90 degrees away from holddown.

8. Connect red positive (+) cable to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Push red positive cover over positive terminal.

9. Connect black negative (-) cable to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight.

Install The Steering Wheel

1. Remove and discard plastic cap from steering wheel shaft.

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2. Install foam washer (A) on shaft.

3. Install steering wheel on shaft.

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4. Install and tighten nut (B)
13-16 N·m (10-12 lb-ft).

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5. Put O-ring on steering wheel cap (C). Apply a light coat of John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent on O-ring.

6. Install cap in place.

7. Remove backing from decal. Apply decal to cap.

Installing Seat

1. Lift seat base.

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2. Fasten seat to base with four 5/16 x 5/8 inch bolts (A).

Install ROPS

NOTE: If Front Mower is to be
used for low-clearance operation, and ROPS is
not installed, remove
seat belt from the seat base.

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1. Install ROPS (A) angle toward
rear of tractor.

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2. Put four flange head cap
screws (B) through holes in ROPS.

3. Install spacers (C) and lock
nuts (D) (bolt head to the front
and spacers to the rear).

4. Tighten bolts to 136 N·m (100 lb-ft).

Checking Tire Pressure

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: · Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. · Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. · When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. · Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

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1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Add air, if necessary.

NOTE: ALL REAR TIRES = 16 x 6.50 - 8,
TIRE PRESSURE = 190 (28)

Install Front Wheels

NOTE: Save six wheel bolts used to attach axle to shipping stand.

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· Use these bolts and other four wheel bolts in bag of parts to install front wheels.

1. Install front wheels.

2. Install and tighten wheel bolts to 81-95 N·m (60-70 lb-ft).

3. Inform customer to tighten bolts again after 3 and 10 hours of use. (See Service Interval Chart)