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OMTCU17234

Issue D4

Professional Greensmower

2500A PIN (010001 - )

Introduction

Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
Using Your Operator's Manual
Special Messages

Product Identification

Record Identification Numbers

Safety

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER/POISON
Emissions Control System Certification Label (NonRoad Diesel)
Emission Control System Certification Label (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
Emission Compliance Period (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Operator Training Required
Operating Safely
Using a Spark Arrestor
Parking Safely
Checking Mowing Area
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Avoid Tipping
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Keep Riders Off
Mount and Dismount Safely
Transport Safely
Checking Wheel Bolts
Avoid Neutral Creep
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Practice Safe Maintenance
Prevent Fires
Tire Safety
Handling Fuel Safely
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

Operating - Machine

Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Pedestal Controls
Console Controls
Foot Platform Controls
Miscellaneous Controls
Adjusting Operator Seat
Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
Adjusting Mowing Speed
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Mow-Transport Lever Switch
Testing Raise/Lower Lever Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Using Park Brake
Glow Plug
Using the Raise/Lower Lever
Using the Mow/Transport Lever
Using the Key Switch
Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Diesel Model)
Using the Hour Meter
Indicator Lights
Using Sit-On-Seat (SOS) Indicator Light Diagnostics
Ignition Interlock Systems
Starting the Engine
Stopping Engine
Emergency Stopping
Using Hydrostatic Transmission
Using Free-Wheeling Tow Valve
Transporting the Greensmower

Operating - Cutting Units

Adjusting Bed Knife-to-Reel
Adjusting Height-of-Cut Range
Adjusting Front Roller Parallel with Bed Knife
Adjusting Height of Cut
Adjusting Cutting Unit Float Range
Adjusting Reel Speed
Adjusting Greens and Turf Conditioner (GTC)
Adjusting (Optional) Rear Roller Powered Brush
Operating and Adjusting (Optional) Vertical Cutters
Operating Greens and Turf Conditioner
Engaging Reel Drive
Emergency Stopping - Cutting Reels
Removing and Emptying Grasscatchers

Replacement Parts

Service Literature
Parts
Part Numbers

Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine
Daily - Greensmower
Daily - Cutting Units
Every 25 Hours
Break In - After First 50 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 200 Hours
Every 600 Hours
As Needed
Yearly

Service Lubrication

Grease
Lubricating Greensmower
Lubricating Cutting Units
Lubricating Greens and Turf Conditioner Reel
Lubricating Rear Roller Powered Brush

Service Engine

Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Raising and Lowering Engine Cowling
Raising and Lowering Operator Seat
Checking Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Gas)
Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Diesel)
Cleaning Rear Grille Screen
Cleaning Oil Cooler Coils and Radiator Cooling Fins
Servicing Air Cleaner Element (Gas)
Checking Air Restriction Indicator (Diesel)
Servicing Air Cleaner Element (Diesel)
Cleaning Rubber Dust Unloading Valve (Diesel)
Checking Spark Plugs (Gas)
Replacing Fuel Filter (Gas)
Adjusting Carburetor
Servicing Sediment Bowl (Diesel)
Using Fuel Pump Primer (Diesel)
Checking and Adjusting Fan Belt (Gas)
Checking and Adjusting Alternator Belt (Diesel)
Replacing Alternator Belt (Diesel)
Service Cooling System Safely
Recommended Engine Coolant
Checking Radiator Hoses, Air Intake Hose and Hose Clamps
Checking Coolant Level
Servicing Cooling System

Service Transmission

Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Adjusting Transmission Neutral
Adjusting Neutral Lock
Checking and Adjusting Park Brake Neutral

Service Hydraulics

Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Checking Hydraulic Oil Filter Status Indicator
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter
Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Strainer
Cleaning Backlap/Mower Valve Screen

Service Cutting Units

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
Removing and Installing Cutting Units
Removing Cutting Unit Yokes
Removing and Installing Front Roller
Removing and Installing Rear Roller
Replacing Bed Knife
Grinding the Bed Knife
Adjusting Cutting Unit Shield
Backlapping Cutting Units

Service Electrical

Battery Statement
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing Battery
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Maintenance-Type Battery)
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Checking Electrical Control Box
Checking and Replacing Fuse
Replacing Engine Indicator Light Bulb

Service Miscellaneous

Filling Fuel Tank
Tightening Wheel Hardware
Adjusting Park Brake
Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces

Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Hydraulic Mower Drive System
Hydrostatic Drive
Cutting Units

Storage

Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage

Assembly

Identify Parts
Bag of Parts List
Check Tire Pressure
Install Rear Wheel Assembly
Install Front Wheels
Install Operator Seat
Install Steering Wheel
Check and Connect the Battery
Install Left Yoke Stop Arm
Install Operator Protective Device
Assemble Cutting Units
Check and Adjust Lift Arm Stops
Check Fluid Levels
Check Machine Safety System

Specifications

Engine (Gas Model)
Engine (Diesel Model)
Fuel System (Gas Model)
Fuel System (Diesel Model)
Electrical System
Traction Drive
Brakes
Reel Drive
Mower
Tires
Dimensions
Weight - Includes Cutting Units, All Fluids and 18x10.50-10 Tires
Fluid Capacities
Recommended Lubricants

Warranty

Product Warranty
John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
John Deere, Federal And California Emission Control System Warranty (Non-Road Diesel)
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

John Deere Quality

Service Record

Record Service Dates