Introduction
Safety Labels
Controls
Operating - Machine
Operating - Cutting Units
Service Safely
Service Interval Chart
Service Lubrication
Lubricate Rotary Brush Or GTC (Greens Tender Conditioner)
Lubricate Input Drives (Continued)
Lubricate Drive Control Linkage
Lubricate Operator Presence Pawl And Cam
Service Engine
Service - Cutting Units
Service - Belts
Troubleshooting
Storing Machine
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
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Service Lubrication
Grease
Use grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval.
The following greases are preferred:
ˇ John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
ˇ John Deere High Temperature EP Grease.
Other greases may be used are:
ˇ SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with 3 to 5 percent molybdenum disulfide.
ˇ Greases meeting Military Specification MIL-G-10924C may be used as arctic grease.
Gear Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.
John Deere GL-5 Gear Lubricant is recommended.
Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the following:
ˇ API Service Classification GL-5.
ˇ Military Specification MIL-L-2105D.
ˇ Military Specification MIL-L-2105C.
ˇ Military Specification MIL-L-2105B.
Oils meeting Military Specification MIL-L-10324A may be used as arctic oils.
Lubricate Rotary Brush Or GTC
(Greens Tender Conditioner)
Lubricate GTC (greens tender conditioner) or rotary brush (both ends) at point (A) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Reel
Lubricate reel at point (A) (one each side of mower) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Input Drives
Lubricate input drive to ground (right-hand side) drive chain at point (A) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Input Drives
(Continued)
Lubricate input drive to ground (left-hand side) drive chain at point (A) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate input drive to reel drive chain at point (B) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Front Roller
Lubricate front roller at points (A) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Rear Roller
Lubricate rear roller at point (A) (one on each side of mower) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
NOTE: DO NOT overlubricate. Excess grease could fall from the mower during operation.
Lubricate Gear Case
1. Put block under front roller to level machine.
2. Remove dipstick (A) (15 mm).
4. Refill using SAE 85W-140 or 90 API GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
ˇ Oil capacity: 0.5 L (0.5 U.S. qt).
ˇ Oil level should be between bottom of dipstick and first mark.
NOTE: Thread dipstick into gearcase to check oil level.
Lubricate Knife Shoe Shaft
Lubricate knife shoe shaft at point (A) (one on each side of mower) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Drive Control
Linkage
Lubricate drive control linkage at points (A) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubricate Operator Presence
Pawl And Cam
Apply grease to operator presence pawl and cam at point (A).
Lubricate Adjusting Knobs
Lubricate adjusting knobs at point (A) (one on each side of mower) with John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.
Drain And Fill Gear Case
1. Put block under front roller to level machine.
2. Loosen bolt (A) (15 mm) and remove cover.
3. Remove drain plug (B) (13 mm) and drain oil.
6. Fill gear case using SAE 85W-140
or 90 API GL-5 Gear Lubricant:
ˇ Capacity is 0.5 L (0.5 U.S. qt).
NOTE: Thread dipstick all the way in to check level.
ˇ Oil level should be between bottom of dipstick and first mark.