OMM144040

Issue E0

Lawn and Garden Tractor

455

PIN (070001 - )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Interval Chart

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Lubrication

Service Electrical

Cleaning or Replacing Battery

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

Using Booster Battery

Replacing Fuses

Replacing Headlight Bulb

Replacing Taillight Bulb

Replacing Indicator Light Bulb

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Copyright© Deere & Company

Service Electrical

Battery

Cleaning or Replacing Battery

MIF

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery gas can explode: · Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. · Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer. · Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and replace it last.

1. Stop engine.

2. Remove grille.

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3. Disconnect black negative (-) cable (C) from battery first.

4. Pull back red positive terminal cover (B) and disconnect red positive (+) cable (A).

5. Clean battery with a damp cloth or rag. Keep dirt out of battery cells.

6. Remove corrosion from terminals and cable clamps with a wire brush.

7. If necessary, remove battery to thoroughly clean it:

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· Remove two nuts (D) to remove hold-down hooks (E) and battery hold-down (F).

· Remove battery.

8. Clean battery, battery terminals, cable ends, battery box, and other parts with a solution of 1 part baking soda to 4 parts water. Keep solution out of battery cells.

9. Rinse all parts with clean water and let dry.

10. Install battery with posts forward. Install hold-down and hooks.

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11. Position red positive (+) cable (A) behind battery. Connect cable to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Push red positive cover (B) over positive terminal.

NOTE: Be sure negative cable is routed behind air cleaner cover valve.

12. Connect black negative (-) cable (C) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight.

13. Install grille.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. · Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.

1. Remove grille.

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2. Remove battery manifold cap (B).

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3. Electrolyte (C) should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (D).

4. Add distilled water if necessary.

5. Install manifold cap. Be sure manifold cap hose is behind positive cable.

6. Install grille.

Using Booster Battery

MIF

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · DO NOT attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). · DO NOT smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep sparks and flames away. · DO NOT connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.

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A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Vehicle Battery

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Replacing Fuses

1. Raise hood.

2. Remove right-hand side panel.

NOTE: The separate fuse (not shown) on the wiring harness is for the fuel pump.

3. Pull fuse out of socket.

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4. Check metal clip (C) in fuse window. Discard fuse if clip is broken.

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A - Fuse for Switches

B - Type for Lights

5. Push new fuse into proper socket.

6. Install side panel. Lower hood.

Replacing Headlight Bulb

1. Raise hood.

2. Remove appropriate side panel.

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3. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/8 turn to the left to remove socket from headlight housing.

4. Push bulb down and turn 1/4 to the left to remove bulb from the socket.

5. Install new bulb.

6. Install socket in housing.

7. Install side panel. Lower hood.

Replacing Taillight Bulb

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1. Turn socket (A) 1/4 turn to the left to remove it.

2. Pull bulb out of socket.

3. Install new bulb.

4. Install socket.

Replacing Indicator Light Bulb

1. Raise hood.

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2. Remove screen (A).

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3. Push in on clips (B) to lift out indicator light panel (C).

NOTE: You do not need to disconnect panel wires.

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4. Push down on tabs and pull out panel back (D).

5. Turn bad bulb socket to the left to remove it.

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6. Bulbs and sockets (E) can be replaced with bulbs and sockets (F). Remove and install good bulb and socket. Return bad bulb and socket to hole (F) until a new bulb can be purchased.

Other bulbs and sockets must be replaced with appropriate service part from your John Deere dealer.

7. Replacing bulb:

· Pull bulb from socket.

· Push new bulb into socket.

· Install socket.

8. Install panel back.

9. Snap indicator panel back into console.

10. Install screen.

11. Lower hood.