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Issue I9

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Front Mowers PIN (010001- )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating Machine

Operating Mower Deck

Lawn Care

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Interval Chart

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering And Brakes

Service 48 & 54 Inch Mower Deck

Service 60 Inch Mower Deck

Service Electrical

Cleaning Or Replacing Battery

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

Using Booster Battery

Checking The Indicator Lights

Replacing an Indicator Light Bulb

Replacing The Fuses

Checking The Fusible Links

Service Miscellaneous

Removing 48 & 54 Inch Mower Deck

Removing 60 Inch Mower Deck

Installing 48 & 54 Inch Mower Deck

Installing 60 Inch Mower Deck

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Service Literature

John Deere Quality Statement

Copyright© Deere & Company

Service Electrical

Cleaning Or Replacing Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery gas can explode: · Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. · Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer. · Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and replace it last.

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1. Lift and open the hood.

2. Loosen the cable clamp bolt (A) and disconnect the negative cable from the terminal.

3. Pull the cover (B) away from the positive terminal. Loosen the cable clamp bolt and disconnect the cable.

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4. Remove the screw (C) and hold-down bracket (D) from the top of the battery.

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5. Remove battery.

6. Clean the battery and related parts with a solution of one part baking soda and four parts water. Keep the solution out of the battery cells.

7. Rinse all the parts and let them dry.

8. Check the battery:

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· The vent holes in the cap must be open.

· The electrolyte level must be 6 mm (1/4-in.) above the plates.

9. Install the battery. Install the hose in the hole of the battery base and through the hole in the side of the frame. Install the hold-down bracket (D) and screw (C) on the top of the battery.

10. Install the positive cable clamp on the positive (+) battery post and tighten the M8 bolt.

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11. Install the cover (B) over the terminal.

12. Install the negative cable clamp on the negative battery post (-) and tighten the M6 bolt (A).

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13. Lower the hood.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. · Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte. · Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if acid is splashed into eyes. · If acid is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

1. Lift and open hood.

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2. Remove battery manifold cap (A).

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3. Electrolyte (C) should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (D).

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4. Add distilled water if necessary.

5. Install manifold cap. Be sure manifold cap hose is behind positive cable.

6. Lower hood.

Using Booster Battery

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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery gas is explosive: · Do not smoke while you charge battery. · Keep all flames and sparks away. · Do not connect booster battery negative (-) cable to discharged battery negative (-) terminal.

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery positive (+) post (D).

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2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to vehicle battery positive (+) post (A).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (C).

4. Connect the other end of negative (-) booster cable (B) to engine ground away from battery.

Checking The Indicator Lights

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1. Check the operation of the indicator lights:

a. Turn the key to on.

b. LOOK: All lights should come on:

· The low oil indicator (A).

· The battery indicator (B).

· Coolant temperature / Glow plug lamp (C)

2. If an indicator does not light, replace the bulb. (See "Replacing an Indicator Light Bulb" in this section.)

3. If the new bulb does not light or no indicators work, see your John Deere dealer.

Replacing an Indicator Light Bulb

1. Remove the screw (A).

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2. Carefully pry the back cover (B) loose.

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3. Pull the burned out bulb (C) straight out: Do not twist it.

4. Push the new bulb straight in.

5. Install the cover. Fasten it with the screw.

Replacing The Fuses

1. Lift the seat to the highest position.

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2. Pull the fuse cover (A) off.

3. Replace the burned-out fuse with a 15-amp fuse only:

· (B)-Fuse for controls and seat safety switch circuits.

· (C)-Fuse for headlight circuit.

4. Pull out the burned-out fuse. Push in a new fuse.

5. Install the cover.

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Checking The Fusible Links

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Check the fusible links (A):

· When none of the electrical parts on the Front Mower work OR

· When all circuits except the starting circuit work.

See you John Deere Dealer or technical manual for fusible link testing.