Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! 120 Volt electric outlet system is an on-board high-voltage generator. Failure to observe all safety messages may result in property damage, injury or death.

Perform only service functions described in this manual. For all other service see a John Deere dealer.

Do not modify 120 Volt electric outlet system in any way.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals: · Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions. · Engine oil and spark plugs may lose efficiency if machine is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with frequent short trips.

Please use following timetables to perform routine maintenance on machine.

Initial Break-In

After First 5 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

· Lubricate front wheel spindles.

After First 25 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check transmission oil level.

After First 50 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

· Change engine oil and filter.

After First 100 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

· Change engine oil and filter.

Every Month

· Test 120 Volt electric outlet system GFCI receptacle.

Every 25 Hours

· Check mower blades.

Every 50 Hours

· Check tire pressure.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Lubricate front wheel spindles.

· Lubricate mower gage wheels.

· Lubricate mower blade spindles.

· Check/service air cleaner elements.

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

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.

· Sharpen mower blades.

Every 200 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

· Replace fuel filter.

Every 250 Hours

· Change transmission oil.

Every 500 Hours

NOTE: See a John Deere dealer for these services.

· Check engine idle speeds.

· Check carburetor adjustment.

· Check and adjust valve clearance.

· Check fuel lines.