OMM146413

Issue G1

Lawn Tractors

LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279 and LX288

PIN (060001 - )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

Initial Break-In

Every 25 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

Every 200 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

Every 500 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

Every 500 Hours

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Mower - Freedom42

Service Mower - 42C, 48C, 54C

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.

Initial Break-In

After First 5 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts (model LX277AWS).

· Lubricate front wheel spindles.

After First 25 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts (model LX277AWS).

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Check coolant level (model LX279).

After First 50 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts (model LX277AWS).

· Change engine oil and filter.

After First 100 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts (model LX277AWS).

· Change engine oil and filter.

Every 25 Hours

· Check mower blades.

Every 50 Hours

· Check tire pressure.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Lubricate front wheel spindles.

· Lubricate front axle pivot (model LX277AWS).

· Lubricate mower gage wheels.

· Lubricate mower blade spindles.

· Check/service air cleaner elements.

· Check/tighten wheel bolts (model LX277AWS).

Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

· Check battery electrolyte level.

· Clean battery.

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Inspect spark plugs and check gap.

· Check mower belts.

· Check and adjust mower timing belt (Freedom42).

· Sharpen mower blades.

Every 200 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

· Replace fuel filter.

· Change radiator coolant (model LX279).

· Check radiator hoses and clamps (model LX279).

Every 500 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

· Change engine coolant (model LX279).

Every 500 Hours

NOTE: See your John Deere dealer for these services.

· Check engine idle speeds.

· Check carburetor adjustment.

· Check and adjust valve clearance.

· Check fuel lines.