SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

Use the following gear grease based on the air temperature range. Operating outside of the recommended grease air temperature range may cause premature failure.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ONLY use a quality grease in this application. DO NOT mix any other greases in this application. DO NOT use any BIO-GREASE in this application.

Other greases may be used if above John Deere greases are not available, provided they meet the following compatibility specifications only:

Lubricating Tractor Grease Fittings

· Extremely Wet and Muddy Conditions - Lubricate tractor grease fittings every 10 hours of operation or on a daily basis

· All Other Conditions - Lubricate tractor grease fittings every 50 hours of operation

Lubricating 3-Point Hitch

Service Interval:Lubricate 3-point hitch ball joints (A) and draw bar (B) every 200 hours or as needed. Use clean engine oil.

Lubricating Seat Side Rails

Service Interval:Lubricate seat side rails as needed. Use clean engine oil.

Lubricating Mower Deck Lift Linkage

Service Interval:Lubricate left and right mower deck lift linkage fittings (A) every 50 hours. Use clean engine oil. (Left side is shown in depiction)

Lubricating Hydraulic Selective Control Valve (SCV) Linkage

Service Interval:Lubricate hydraulic selective control valve (SCV) linkage (A) every 50 hours. Use clean engine oil.

Diesel Fuel Specifications

In general, diesel fuels are blended to satisfy the low air temperature requirements of the geographical area in which they are sold.

Diesel fuel is usually specified to ASTM D975 and sold as either Grade 1 for cold air temperatures or Grade 2 for warm air temperatures.

If diesel fuels being supplied in your area DO NOT meet any of the above specifications, use diesel fuels with the following equivalent properties:

· Cetane Number 40 (minimum). A cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for air temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).

· Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP). The temperature at which diesel fuel begins to cloud or jell. Use diesel fuels with a CFPP which is at least 5°C (9°F) below the expected low air temperature.

· Sulfur Content of 0.05% (maximum). Diesel fuels for highway use in the United States now require sulfur content to be less than 0.05%. If diesel fuel being used has a sulfur content greater than 0.5%, reduce the service interval for engine oil and filter by 50%.

Bio-Diesel Fuels with bio-degradable properties that meet specification DIN 51606 or equivalent may be used.

Consult your local diesel fuel distributor for properties of the diesel fuel available in your area


c CAUTION: Avoid injury! California Proposition 65 Warning: Diesel engine exhaust and some of its elements from this product are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Lubricity

Diesel fuel must have adequate lubricity to ensure proper operation and durability of fuel injection system components. Fuel lubricity should pass a minimum of 3300 gram load level as measured by the BOCLE scuffing test.

Storage


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! DO NOT USE GALVANIZED CONTAINERS-diesel fuel stored in galvanized containers reacts with zinc coating in the container to form zinc flakes. If fuel contains water, a zinc gel will also form. The gel and flakes will quickly plug fuel filters and damage fuel injectors and fuel pumps.

It is recommended that diesel fuel be stored ONLY in a clean, approved POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC container WITHOUT any metal screen or filter. This will help prevent any accidental sparks from occurring. Store fuel in an area that is well ventilated to prevent possible igniting of fumes by an open flame or spark, this includes any appliance with a pilot light.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Keep all dirt, scale, water or other foreign material out of fuel.

Keep fuel in a safe, protected area and in a clean, properly marked ("DIESEL FUEL") container. DO NOT use de-icers to attempt to remove water from fuel. DO NOT use de-icers to attempt to remove water from fuel. DO NOT depend on fuel filters to remove water from fuel. It is recommended that a water separator be installed in the storage tank outlet. BE SURE to properly discard unstable or contaminated diesel fuel and/or their containers when necessary.

Filling the Fuel Tank


c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable: DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. STOP engine. Fill fuel tank outdoors. Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge, while you fill tank, use a funnel, make sure it is plastic. Avoid using a funnel which has a metal screen or filter. Use only clean oil and fuel and clean approved containers and funnels. Store oil and fuel in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contamination.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid spilling fuel. Fuel can damage plastic and painted surfaces. Fuel tank capacity is approximately 22.0 L (5.8 gal).

2. Fill fuel tank at end of each day's operation to prevent condensation in fuel tank as moist air cools.

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.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If the tire is liquid filled always keep the valve stem (A) at the top of the tire when checking tire pressure. This prevents liquid from escaping through the valve stem.

Service Interval: Check tires daily for damage or noticeably low pressure. Check tire inflation pressure every 50 hours of operation.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Locate the MAXIMUM PSI information embossed into the tire side wall (B).

Checking Wheel Bolt Torque


c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate tractor with a loose rim, wheel or axle.

Service Interval: Check wheel bolt torque during first 100 hours of operation, then every 50 hours of operation.

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY SIGNS

CONTROLS

OPERATING MACHINE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY

SERVICE INTERVAL CHART

SERVICE ENGINE

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

SERVICE ELECTRICAL