John Deere

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

Servicing Your Machine

Before Each Use

After Each Use

As Needed

Break-In - After First 5 Hours

Every 25 Hours

Break-In - After First 50 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Break-In - After First 100 Hours

Every 100 Hours

Every 200 Hours

Every 500 Hours

Yearly

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

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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

· Make sure all necessary guards and shields are safely and securely attached.

· Test Safety Interlock Systems.

· Check engine oil level.

· Check hydrostatic transmission oil level.

· Check for hydraulic oil leaks.

· Check tires for damage or cracking.

· Check mower deck drive belt for damage or cracking.

· Check mule drive belt for damage or cracking.

· Check operation of park brake.

· Check mower level.

· Adjust cutting height if necessary.

After Each Use

· Inspect mower blades.

· Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.

· Remove mower deck belt shields-inspect and clean grass and debris from belt area.

· Clean grass and debris from:

· Operator station foot plate.

· Engine oil cooler fins.

· Engine air intake screen.

· Pump drive belt compartment.

· Engine cooling fins.

· Hydraulic oil cooler fins.

As Needed

· Adjust park brake.

· Replace fuel filter.

· Replace spark plugs.

· Check tire pressure.

· Replace pump drive belt.

· Check and align motion control levers.

· Replace mule drive belt.

· Replace mower deck drive belt.

· Sharpen mower blades.

· Replace fuses.

· Check and adjust reverse spring detent.

· Check and adjust motion control linkages.

Break-In - After First 5 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check pump drive belt.

· Check and tighten drive wheel hardware.

· Check and adjust park brake.

Every 25 Hours

· Lubricate front caster wheels.

· Lubricate mower deck lift blocks.

· Lubricate deck lift pivot.

· Lubricate pump idler pivot.

· Lubricate mower deck spindles.

· Lubricate mower deck idler pivot.

· Lubricate mower deck struts.

· Check battery electrolyte level.

· Check pump drive belt for damage or cracking.

· Check air pressure in tires.

· Check and adjust park brake.

Break-In - After First 50 Hours

· Change engine oil.

· Change hydraulic oil and filter.

Every 50 Hours

· Check air cleaner elements. Clean if necessary.

· Check and tighten drive wheel hardware.

Break-In - After First 100 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

Every 100 Hours

· Change engine oil.

· Check transmission drive belt.

· Clean engine fins-head cooling passages behind cleanout plates.

Every 200 Hours

· Change engine oil filter.

· Clean and gap spark plugs.

Every 500 Hours

· Change hydraulic oil and filter.

· Lubricate park brake assemblies.

Yearly

· Change air cleaner paper element.

· Change fuel filter.

· Clean battery.

· Check battery electrolyte level.

· Change engine oil and filter at least once per season.

· Change hydraulic oil and filter at least once per season.