OMTCU14008

Issue L0

Z-Trak ® FRONT MOWER

F680

PIN (020001-)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Electrical

Battery

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Battery Not Sealed)

Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)

Removing and Installing the Battery

Using Booster Battery

Replacing the Starting Circuit Fuse

Replacing Indicator Light Bulb

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Electrical

Battery

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! A battery explosion can be caused by sparks when removing or installing battery: · Do not smoke. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts. · Disconnect negative cable from battery first when removing battery. · 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. Install battery.

6. Attach cable clamps to battery posts.

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

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Battery Not Sealed)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns: · The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep skin protected. · If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately. · If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention. · If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary.

1. Remove battery manifold caps).

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2. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte level (A) should be halfway between the plates (B) and the filler neck (C).

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3. Add distilled water if necessary.

4. Install manifold caps.

5. Tighten battery cable hardware.

Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns: · The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep skin protected.

NOTE: Do not attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty.

·Keep battery and terminals clean.

·Keep battery bolts tight.

·Keep small vent holes open.

·Recharge, if necessary, at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

Removing and Installing the Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts. · Remove negative cable first when disconnecting. · Install negative cable last when connecting.

Removing:

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

2. Raise cowling.

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3. Disconnect rubber hold-down strap (A).

4. Remove negative (-) cable (B) from the battery first.

5. Remove positive (+) cable (C).

6. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Install battery with positive (+) post to the rear.

2. Apply petroleum jelly on battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.

3. Connect positive (red) cable (C) to battery first, then the negative (black) cable (B).

4. Install rubber hold-down strap.

5. Lower cowling.

Using Booster Battery

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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). · Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep sparks and flames away. · 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.

Replacing the Starting Circuit Fuse

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

2. Raise cowling.

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove cap screw (B) and the fuse holder from the cowling frame to open fuse holder.

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3. Open fuse holder (A) to locate the 20 amp starter fuse.

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4. Replace defective fuse (B).

· Pull out defective fuse.

· Push in a new 20 amp fuse.

5. Close fuse holder.

6. Lower cowling.

Replacing Indicator Light Bulb

If an indicator light does not illuminate, bulb replacement may be necessary. If bulb replacement does not solve the problem or if indicator lights are not functional, see a John Deere dealer.

1. Indicator light identification:

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· Low oil indicator (A).

· Battery indicator (B).

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

3. Raise cowling.

NOTE: Make sure individual bulb sockets are installed in the correct position if removal is required.

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4. Turn bulb socket (C) left to remove.

5. Pull defective bulb from socket.

6. Push new bulb into socket. Install socket.

7. Lower cowling.