OMM124892

Issue F6

F1145 Front Mower

PIN (140001 - )

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

Install The ROPS

Install The Seat Belt

Install The Seat

Install Wheels (Rear Axle) And (Front Axle)

Checking Tire Pressure

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

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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:

· Connect negative cable last.

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

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Install parts as shown:

· A - Foam Spacer

· B - Nut (Tighten to 13-16 N*m (10 -12 lb*ft)

· C - O-Ring (Install on cap)

· D - Cap

· E - Decal

Install The ROPS

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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).

Install The Seat Belt

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1. Install belt mounting brackets (A) by putting hole (B) over bottom tab of rubber bumper (C).

2. Fasten brackets to suspension using four M8x16 bolts and nuts (D).

3. Tighten nuts.

NOTE: Install belt halves so white tags (A) face up.

4. Install belt halves to brackets by putting M10x30 bolts (B) in rear holes.

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5. Install spacers (C) on bolts.

6. Install belt brackets (D) over spacers.

7. Install washer.

8. Install M10 lock nuts (E).

9. Tighten lock nuts.

Install The Seat

1. Lift seat base.

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

Install Wheels (Rear Axle) And (Front Axle)

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1. Remove and discard bolts (A) on each side.

2. Raise and support axle.

3. Remove and discard plugs (B).

4. Remove and save bolts (C). Use these bolts, and others from bag of parts, to fasten wheels to hub, valve stems out.

5. Tighten bolts:

· On rear axle: 81-95 N·m (60-70 lb-ft).

· On front axle: 136-163 N·m (100-120 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.

· Tire pressure should be 140 kpa (100-120 lb-ft)

3. Add air, if necessary.