John Deere

OMTCU12571

Issue J0

Wide Area Mower

1600

1620

PIN (TC1600X010001 - )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating Machine

Operating Mower Deck - 1600

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Mower Deck - 1600

Service Electrical

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

Removing and Installing the Battery

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

Using Booster Battery

Checking and Replacing Fuses

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly - 1620

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Electrical

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte can cause burns on contact:

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ Keep skin protected.

ˇ If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

ˇ If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.

ˇ If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary.

1. Remove battery manifold caps (A).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Acid can overflow as the battery is being charged.

DO NOT fill the cells to the bottom of the filler neck.



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2. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte level (C) should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (D) and below filler neck (B).

3. Add distilled water if necessary.

4. Install manifold caps.

Removing and Installing the Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! A battery explosion can be caused by sparks when removing or installing battery:

ˇ DO NOT smoke.

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ DO NOT allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

ˇ Disconnect negative cable from battery first when removing battery.

ˇ Connect positive cable to battery first when installing battery.

Removing:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Raise engine cover.


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3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).

4. Pull up red plastic cover (B) from positive (+) battery clamp and disconnect positive (+) cable clamp from battery post.

5. Remove battery hold down bracket (C) by removing lock nuts (D) from left and right side J-bolts (E).

6. Remove battery from machine.

Installing:

1. Install battery with positive post (+) towards rear of machine.

2. Install battery hold down bracket onto J-bolts and secure with lock nuts.

3. Install positive cable clamp (red cable) onto positive (+) battery post. Pull red plastic cover over positive cable clamp.

4. Install negative cable clamp (black cable) onto negative (-) battery post.

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! A battery explosion can be caused by sparks when removing or installing battery:

ˇ DO NOT smoke.

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ DO NOT allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

ˇ Disconnect negative cable from battery first when removing battery.

ˇ Connect positive cable to battery first when installing battery.

1. Disconnect and remove battery.

2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion.

6. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery


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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

ˇ DO NOT attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).

ˇ DO NOT smoke near battery.

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ Keep sparks and flames away.

ˇ DO NOT connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.


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A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Vehicle Battery

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

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

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

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Checking and Replacing Fuses


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1. Remove right side electrical service panel to access fuse holders.

2. Fuse (A) is the 15 ampere main fuse and controls all electrical functions on the machine, including light kit.

3. Fuse (B) is the 20 ampere accessory fuse and is only used for the optional cab kit.

4. Test fuses with voltmeter or test light and replace if blown.

5. Replace service panel.