OMM138801

Issue F9

Mid-Mount ZTRAK

M653, M655 and M665 PIN (010001- )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating Machine

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Interval Chart

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Checking Tire Pressure

Fuel

Tightening Drive Wheel Hardware

Care for Painted Surfaces

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Service Literature

John Deere Quality Statement

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Service Miscellaneous

Checking Tire Pressure

MIF

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.

1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

M98140, M98146

3. Add air, if necessary:

Fuel

MIF

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable and can cause serious injury or death: · 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 non-metal fuel container. If you use a funnel, MAKE SURE IT IS PLASTIC. Avoid using a funnel which has a metal screen or filter. · Use only clean approved containers and funnels. · Store oil and fuel in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contamination. · DO NOT use METHANOL gasolines. METHANOL is harmful to the environment and to your health.

· Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade gasoline.

· Remove any trash from top of fuel tank drain area.

· Use summer blended fuel for warm weather operation and winter blended fuel for cold weather.

· Never use fuel that is stale or has been stored for a long period of time:

Warm Weather - Maximum 60 days.

Cold Weather - Maximum of 90 days.

· Fill fuel tank at the end of each day's operation. This helps to keep condensation out of fuel tank.

Oxygenated Fuel

Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added to the gasoline. If you use the oxygenated fuel be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.

The following are the EPA approved percentages of fuel oxygenates:

Filling Fuel Tanks

NOTE: Fuel capacity of both saddle tanks is 34L (10 gal) or 17.0 L (5.0 gal) each.

1. STOP engine. If engine is hot let it cool several minutes before adding fuel.

2. Remove fuel tank caps (A).

M98138a

3. Fill tank 25 mm (1 in.) below bottom of filler neck.

4. Install fuel tank caps.

Tightening Drive Wheel Hardware

NOTE: Tighten nuts after first 5 hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter.

· Tighten rear drive wheel nuts (A) alternately to 100 N·m (75 lb-ft.).

MX1602

Care for Painted Surfaces

Correct Cleaning Care:

Follow automotive practices to care for your machine painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your tractor's painted surfaces.

Repair-Minor Surface Scratches:

1. Clean area thoroughly to be repaired.

2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.

· DO NOT use rubbing compound to avoid removing paint.

3. Apply wax to entire surface.

Repair-Deep Scratches (Bare Metal or Primer Showing):

1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.

2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your John Deere dealer to fill scratches. Follow directions for use and for drying.

· Apply sparingly to scratch without getting on surrounding painted surface. Fill in scratch to level of surrounding painted area.

· Allow to dry 48 hours in warm weather and up to 30 days in colder temperatures.

3. Use automotive polishing compound to smooth out surface. Do not use power buffer.

4. Apply wax to surface.