Service Miscellaneous

Filling Fuel Tank

Add John Deere stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions on stabilizer container.

For diesel fuel


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use galvanized containers - diesel fuel stored in galvanized containers reacts with zinc coating in the container to form zinc flakes. If fuel contains water, a zinc gel will also form. The gel and flakes will quickly plug fuel filters and damage fuel injectors and fuel pumps.

Use diesel fuel Grade No. 1-D for cold air temperatures or Grade No. 2-D fuel for warm air temperatures. Diesel fuel must be cetane Number 40. A cetane number of 50 or more is preferred, especially for air temperatures below -20 degrees C (-4 degrees F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).

Number 2 diesel fuel is recommended. Using other fuel will result in increased fuel consumption and decreased engine performance.

For gasoline

In gasoline engines, use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable:

· Shut engine off before filling fuel tank.

· Do not smoke while handling fuel.

· Keep fuel away from flames or sparks

· Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.

· Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

· Use clean approved non-metal container to prevent static electric discharge.

· Use clean approved plastic funnel without screen or filter to prevent static electric discharge.

1. Stop engine. Let it cool several minutes before you add fuel.

2. Remove grass clippings and other trash from tank area.

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3. Remove fuel tank cap (A).

4. Fill tank with fresh, stabilized fuel only to bottom of filler neck.

5. Install fuel tank cap.

Tightening Wheel Hardware

NOTE: Tighten bolts after first 50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter.

1. Tighten all wheel bolts alternately to 81-95 N·m (60-70 lb-ft).

Adjusting Park Brake

A properly adjusted park brake should have no play in the pedal when the brake is in the unlocked position. The pedal should return and contact the rear of the opening in the operator foot platform.

As the brake pads wear, the brake pedal will have to be depressed further to fully engage the brakes. If the brake pedal travel is too far for operator comfort, the brake adjusting rod can be adjusted.

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

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2. Loosen jam nut (A) on the brake adjusting rod (B).

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3. Remove cotter key (C) and drilled head pin (D) from park brake linkage.

NOTE: Be careful not to turn out the yoke too far on either end of the threaded adjustment rod. The maximum length of thread to be exposed at each end of the rod should be 25mm (1 in.).

4. Hold brake adjusting rod (B). Turn front yoke (E) counterclockwise until the park brake pedal needs to be depressed slightly to install drilled pin back into front yoke.

5. Install drilled head pin (D) and cotter key (C).

6. Check adjustment.

7. If further adjustment is required, refer to the Technical Manual or see a John Deere distributor.

Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces

Your John Deere dealer has the professional materials needed to properly remove surface scratches from any plastic surfaces, do not attempt to paint over marks or scratches in plastic parts.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Improper care of machine plastic surfaces can damage that surface: · Do not wipe plastic surfaces when they are dry. Dry wiping will result in minor surface scratches. · Use a soft, clean cloth (bath towel, diaper, automotive mitt). · Do not use abrasive materials, such as polishing compounds, on plastic surfaces. · Do not spray insect repellent near machine.

1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.

2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive washing soap.

3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.

4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use products that specifically say "contains no abrasives."


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use a power buffer to remove wax.

5. Buff applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces

Cleaning:

Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your vehicle's painted surfaces.

Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):

1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on painted surfaces.

2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.

3. Apply wax to entire surface.

Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):

1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.

2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your John Deere dealer to fill scratches. Follow directions included on paint stick for use and for drying.

3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do not use power buffer.

4. Apply wax to surface.

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