Service Miscellaneous


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. · Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter. · Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container opening while filling. · When practical, remove equipment from trailers or truck beds and refuel them on the ground. If this is not possible, use a portable, plastic fuel container to refuel equipment on a truck bed or trailer. · 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.

Diesel Fuel

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

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

· Cetane number of 40 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures below -20° C (-4°F) or elevations above 1500 m (5,000 ft.)

· Cold filter plugging point (CFPP) below the expected low temperature OR Cloud Point at least 5°C (9°F) below the expected low temperature.

· Fuel lubricity should pass a minimum of 3100 gram load level as measured by the BOCLE scruffing test.

Sulfur content:

· Sulfur content should not exceed 0.5% Sulfur content less than 0.05% is preferred.

· If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval for engine oil and filter by 50%.

Storing And Handling Fuel


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Diesel fuel stored in galvanized containers reacts with the zinc coating on the container forming 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.

Store fuel in plastic containers, aluminum containers, or specially coated containers made for diesel fuels.

Fuel is available in summer or winter grades and should be bought as near to the intended time of use as possible.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To avoid engine damage due to contamination, keep dirt, scale, water, or other foreign material out of fuel.

Drain water and sediment from storage tank regularly. Water and sediment must be removed before fuel gets into engine. Do not use de-icers to remove water from fuel. Do not depend on fuel filters to remove water.

If possible, install a water separator at the storage tank outlet. (See your John Deere dealer to order.)

NOTE: Diesel fuels stored for a long time may form gum and plug filters and injectors.

Avoid storing fuel for a long time. If there is a very slow turnover of fuel in the tank or supply tank, it may be necessary to add a fuel conditioner to prevent water condensation. Contact your John Deere dealer for proper service or maintenance recommendations.

Filling Fuel Tank


c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Handle fuel carefully. DO NOT smoke while you fill fuel tank or service fuel system. Fill fuel tank or service fuel system. Fill fuel tank only to the bottom of filler neck.

Fill fuel tank at end of each day's operation or when fuel gauge shows 1/4 or less fuel in tank. Fill only to bottom of filler neck.

Service Tires Safely

DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tire 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 an extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or mission lug bolts and nuts.

Adjusting Accelerator Pedal Pressure

The pressure required to push accelerator pedal can be adjusted for operator's preference.

Adjusting Side Panel Fit When Closed

The purpose of this adjustment is to minimize the gap between the side panels and the front of the cargo box

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.

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

2. Keep heavy-duty tires inflated to 34-41 kPa (5-6 psi) and Extended Mobility Technology (EMT) tires inflated to 27-34 kPa (4-5 psi).


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

3. Heavy-Duty All Purpose tire inflation pressure can be as low as 27 kPa (4 psi) and EMT tires as low as 14 kPa (2 psi) to provide a better ride.

Installing Wheels

Install wheel bolts on drive wheels (valve stem to outside) making sure beveled sides face inward, and tighten in proper sequence (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) as illustrated, alternately and even until "snug".


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Overtightening of front wheel hub bolt may result in bearing damage.

Install hub (F) on the front wheel of the EMT tire and tighten each mounting bolt to 90 N·m (65 lb-ft).

Install wheel and tire to axle hub on utility vehicle using one M16 x 40 flanged cap screw. Tighten to 90 N·m (65 lb-ft).

Cleaning Engine Compartment And Operator Station

Clean for debris or refuse from engine compartment, especially around brake linkage which attaches to output shaft on each side of transaxle.

Grease

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

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 preferred John Deere grease is not available, provided they meet the following specification:

Lubricating Front King Pins

NOTE: In extreme conditions lubrication should be done every 25 hours. Under normal conditions, it should be done every 50 hours.

Lubricate one grease fitting on each king pin bushing with one or two shots John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or an equivalent.

Cleaning And Polishing Plastic Hood and Fenders


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To keep scratches on plastic parts to a minimum, do not rub or brush off any parts with bare hands, use a soft cloth or a light flow of compressed air. For dirt, wash with a steady stream of water only (no detergent), then blow off excess water with air.

3. Using a dry soft clean cloth (such as Cheesecloth) wipe off to bring up luster.

Replacing Hood


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Prevent the possibility of premature failure of headlight bulbs due to hood contacting headlight housing. When installing hood be sure there is clearance all around headlight housing.

2. To replace, tighten top screws first then push hood upward leaving space all around headlight housings.

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