John Deere

OMM131726

Issue F7

Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers

HD45 and HD75

Serial No. (010001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating Machine

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Interval Chart

Servicing Your Machine

Before Each Use

After Each Use

As Needed

After First 25 Hours

Every 25 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Every 100 Hours

Every 500 Hours

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service-Brakes and Drive Wheels

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

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Service Interval Chart


Servicing Your Machine

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

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If you operate mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, service more often than shown below.


Before Each Use

· Test safety systems.

· Check engine oil level.

· In severe conditions lubricate all mower spindles.

· In severe conditions lubricate drive wheels, caster wheels and caster wheel forks.

· In severe conditions check and clean engine air cleaner.

· Check mower level.

· Adjust cutting height if needed.

After Each Use

· Clean debris from engine, especially air intake screen.

· Remove belt shields, clean belt area, check belts. Be sure shields are secure.

· Clean under deck. Inspect blades.

· Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.

As Needed

· Adjust brakes.

· Replace fuel filter.

· Adjust transmission neutral position.

· Replace spark plug.

· Adjust reverse rod linkage.

· Check tire pressure.

After First 25 Hours

· Adjust tension on 36-inch mower deck timing belt.

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check and adjust brakes.

· Check and adjust transmission drive belt.

· Lubricate all mower spindles.

· Lubricate caster wheels and caster wheel spindles.

· Lubricate mower deck idler arm (48/54 Inch Decks).

· Lubricate mower drive idler arm.

Every 25 Hours

· Clean foam air cleaner element.

· Lubricate all mower spindles.

· Lubricate caster wheels and caster wheel spindles.

· Lubricate mower deck and mower drive idler arms.

Every 50 Hours

· Check battery electrolyte level.

Every 100 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter (or annually).

· Adjust tension on mower deck timing belt.

· Clean and gap spark plug.

· Clean or replace paper air cleaner element.

· Replace fuel filter (or annually).

· Check hydrostatic transmission reservoir oil levels.

· Check mower blade stop time.

Every 500 Hours

· Check valve clearance. (See your John Deere dealer.)