OMM145864

Issue I1

Lawn Tractors

LT150, LT160

PIN (125001-)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Charge and Connect Battery

Install Steering Wheel

Install Belt Guide (For Machine Without Deck)

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Assembly

Charge and Connect Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not smoke near battery. · Keep sparks and flames away. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Remove negative (-) cable first when disconnecting. · Install negative (-) cable last when connecting. · Have charger unplugged when connecting or disconnecting cables to battery. · Check for proper electrolyte level at start and during charging. · Do not charge a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). · Do not place a metal object across the posts to check charge.

1. Remove and discard the red (+) positive, and black negative (-) protective caps from the battery terminals.

2. Charge the battery.

3. Clean both battery terminals and battery cable ends with a wire brush until bright.

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4. Connect red positive (+) cable (A) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Install the red terminal cover.

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

Install Steering Wheel

1. Put John Deere Multi-Purpose lubricant or an equivalent on the steering shaft.

2. Install steering wheel with John Deere logo in the upright position.

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3. Install shoulder bolt (A). Drive bolt in until head of bolt contacts steering wheel.

4. Install washer and nut (B).

5. Tighten lock nut until it is snug. Do not pull washer or head of bolt into steering wheel.

Install Belt Guide (For Machine Without Deck)

NOTE: If you purchased a machine and deck separately, you will need to install a belt guide on the machine. This belt guide will come packaged with the deck.

If you switch decks, you will need to install the appropriate belt guide (38-inch/42Freedom or 42C) that will come with that deck.

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Picture Note: Top belt guide (M126531) for 38-inch or Freedom42 deck; bottom belt guide (M144520) for 42C deck

1. Select appropriate belt guide for your deck: 38-Inch or Freedom42 (A), or 42C (B).

2. Align belt guide (C) at front of machine with U-hooks facing jacksheave (D).

3. Install two screws (E) and tighten.