Introduction
Safety Signs
Controls
Operating Machine
Operating Cutting Units
Replacement Parts
Service Machine Safely
Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Service Interval
Service Lubrication
Service Engine Gas Units
Service Engine Diesel Units
Service Hydraulics & Transmission
Service Cutting Units
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storing Machine
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Service Literature
John Deere Quality Statement
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Service Machine Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
ˇ Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.
ˇ Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.
ˇ To prevent them from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts.
ˇ Before servicing machine, disengage all power and stop the engine. Let engine cool.
ˇ Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.
ˇ Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
ˇ Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
ˇ Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.
ˇ Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
ˇ Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.
Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
BEFORE YOU DISMOUNT TO UNPLUG OR ADJUST CUTTING UNITS:
ˇ DISENGAGE reel drive by moving the mow/transport lever to the Transport position.
ˇ LOWER cutting units to the ground.
ˇ Wait for reels and all moving parts to STOP.
BLOCKED OR STALLED CUTTING CYLINDERS:
ˇ Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting edges. Residual hydraulic pressure in the system can cause cutting cylinder rotation when the blockage is released.
BLADES ARE SHARP:
ˇ Use a long-handled brush when applying reel-sharpening compound.
ˇ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from cutting units when engine is running.
ˇ Keep bystanders away from cutting units when adjusting or servicing.
ˇ Always wear gloves when manually rotating reel. Manually rotating one reel can cause another reel to rotate.
Prevent Fires
ˇ Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine
running or hot. Allow engine to cool for several
minutes.
ˇ Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
ˇ Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
ˇ To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
ˇ Do not run engine in a closed building without adequate ventilation.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
ˇ Waste products such as used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people.
ˇ DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.
ˇ See your local Recycling Center or John Deere dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
ˇ A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. See your John Deere dealer for the MSDS on chemical products used with your machine.