Assembly

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious bodily injury from a falling vehicle. Use a safe lifting device when performing this assembly procedure.

1. Remove four wheel nuts (A) stored on each rear drive wheel hub.

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2. Lift rear of machine with a safe lifting device.

3. Check drive wheel tire inflation pressures:

· Keep tires inflated to 69-97 kPa (10-14 psi).

4. Attach one wheel to each hub using four wheel nuts (A), tighten until snug.

· Mount each wheel with the valve stem facing to the outside.

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5. Lift front of machine with a safe lifting device

6. Remove shipping crate base from under machine.

7. Lower machine.

· Tighten wheel nuts in numbered sequence shown for safe wheel installation. Tighten alternately until recommended torque value is reached.

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· Tighten bolts to 100 N·m (75 lb-ft.).

Install Motion Control Levers

1. Remove motion control levers (A) from the left and right control arms (B).

· Remove four 3/8" x 1" hex cap screws (C) and four 3/8" spring washers (D) attaching the control levers to the control arms.

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2. Install each motion control lever (A) to the outside of the control arm (B) with two 3/8" x 1" hex cap screws (C) and two 3/8" spring washers (D).

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· Motion control lever tabs (E) should be directed to the rear of the mower.

· Position each motion control lever so the attaching hardware is installed in the center of the slotted tab holes.

· Tighten hardware.

3. Check motion control lever (A) alignment.

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· Move both motion control levers to the NEUTRAL position.

· Check gap (F) between the levers. The recommended gap is 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.).

· Check levers for equal alignment.

· If positions of the levers are unequal, loosen attaching hardware and slide both levers forward or rearward to desired position within tab slots until levers are aligned.

NOTE: If the ends of the levers strike against each other while in the NEUTRAL position, move the levers outward to the NEUTRAL LOCK position and carefully bend them outward. Move them back to the NEUTRAL position and check for the recommended gap of 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.).

Install Seat Support Rod

1. Move the motion control levers (A) to the swing-out neutral lock position.

2. Remove seat support rod (B) attached to the bottom of the seat mount frame.

· Remove 5/16" x 1" hex screw (C) and 5/16" lock nut (D).

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3. Install "L" shaped end of support rod (B) into slotted frame hole (E).

· The "L" shaped end of the support rod must be positioned to the right as shown.

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4. Attach support rod (B) to the outside of the seat frame mounting tab with a 5/16" x 1" hex screw (C) and a 5/16" lock nut (D). DO NOT overtighten, rod must pivot freely.

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5. Raise support rod slightly. Lower operator seat.

Check 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.

1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Add air, if necessary:


Style	Location	Size	Ply Rating	Pressure
Turf	Rear	23x10.5-12	4	69-97 kPa (10-14 psi)
Pneumatic	Front	13x5.00-6	4	110-138 kPa (16-20 psi)

Check Engine Oil Level

1. Remove oil dipstick (A). Wipe it clean.

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2. Install dipstick in tube.

3. Remove dipstick and check oil level. Oil level must be between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick.

4. Install dipstick.

Check Mower Deck Level

The mower deck is assembled and adjusted at the factory. After machine is completely assembled check the mower deck level.

Check the "Front to Rear" and "Side to Side" level. Refer to the Operating Mower section for instruction on how to check and adjust mower deck level.

Check Machine Safety Interlock System

Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. See Testing the Safety Interlock System in the Operating section.

Break-In Electric PTO Clutch

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before engaging mower, clear area of bystanders, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN.

1. Start engine and push throttle lever (A) down to the full throttle (r) position.

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2. With no load on mower, ENGAGE PTO switch knob (B) and allow mower to run for 10 seconds.

· DISENGAGE PTO switch knob and wait 10 seconds.

3. Repeat Step 2 twelve to fifteen times to properly burnish PTO clutch.

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

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Service Literature

John Deere Quality Statement

Assembly

Prepare for Assembly

Install Rear Drive Wheels

Install Motion Control Levers

Install Seat Support Rod

Check Tire Pressure

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Mower Deck Level

Check Machine Safety Interlock System

Break-In Electric PTO Clutch