OMTCU15013

Issue L1

Mid-Mount Z-Trak®

737 and 757

PIN (010001- )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Battery Statement

Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)

Cleaning or Replacing Battery

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

Using Booster Battery

Replacing Fuses

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

Service Electrical

Battery Statement

Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns: · 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.

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.

Cleaning or Replacing Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery gas can explode, to avoid injury: - 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. Disconnect rubber hold-down strap (C).

2. Remove negative (black) cable (A) from the battery first.

3. Remove positive (red) cable.

· Pull red terminal cover (B) back far enough to expose terminal.

4. If battery is very dirty, remove battery.

5. Clean battery, battery terminals, cable ends, hold-down, and battery tray with a solution of 1 part baking soda to 4 parts water. Keep solution out of battery cells.

NOTE: If a new battery is required, install a replacement John Deere battery or an equivalent. (See your John Deere dealer.)

6. Rinse all parts with clean water. Let dry.

7. Install battery.

8. Connect positive (red) cable to battery.

· Install red terminal cover (B).

9. Connect negative (black) cable (A) to battery.

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

11. Install rubber hold-down strap (C).

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

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.

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

2. Disconnect and remove battery.

3. 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.

4. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

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

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

7. 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: · 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 Fuses

1. Lift and secure operator seat in the raised position.

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2. Locate and replace defective fuse.

· Remove defective fuse (B) from fuse holder (A).

· Push in a new 20 amp fuse.

3. Lower seat.