Assembly

Parking Safely

1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Disengage mower blades or any other attachments.

3. Lower attachments to the ground.

4. Lock the park brake.

5. Stop the engine.

6. Remove the key.

7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator's seat.

8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wire (for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine.

Assemble Machine

1. Place pallet on flat, level surface, with enough room to work safely. Remove pallet from work area after dismantling to prevent injuries from falls, nails, and splinters.

2. Remove plastic cover from machine.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If using an overhead hoist to raise front of machine, do not hook to the steering wheel, operator's platform, or any other location that is not a part of the structural frame!

MX7079

3. Using a floor jack under the front transaxle housing, take the weight off of the front axle until the lug bolts and washers (A) can be removed from the shipping brackets (B).

4. Remove four lug bolts and washers from left and right side of front axle.

5. Remove shipping brackets from left and right side of shipping container.

6. Lift front of machine high enough to install front wheels.

MX10670

7. Locate bag of parts (C) from operator's seat adjustment lever. Remove bag from machine and take out six lug bolts and six lock washers.

MX7080

8. Using lug bolts and washers from bag of parts and shipping brackets, install front tires onto front axle and torque bolts to 225 N·m (165 lb-ft).

9. Lower machine off of floor jack.

MX7082

10. Using a pry bar and hammer, remove the wheel blocks (E) from behind the left and right side rear tires.

11. Cut shipping straps holding rear axle to pallet.

12. Drive machine straight off of pallet.

Charge and Connect Battery

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

· Do not smoke or have open flame near battery.

· Wear eye protection and gloves.

· Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.

· Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 16°C (60°F).

1. Remove and discard the red positive (+) protective cap from the positive (+) battery terminal.

2. Charge the battery.

· Battery is fully charged at 12.6 volts.

3. Connect positive (+) battery cable to battery.

4. Connect negative (-) battery cable.

5. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to help prevent corrosion.

6. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.

Check Tire Pressure

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:

· Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

· Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.

· Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.

· Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side.

1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Check that tires have equal air pressure. Add or remove air, if necessary.


Tires	Pressure
Front: Models 1420, 1435, 1445 Models 1545, 1565	140kPa (20 psi) 210kPa (30 psi)
Rear: Models 1420, 1435, 1445 Models 1545, 1565	140kPa (20 psi) 220kPa (32 psi)

Raise ROPS

MX7083, MX7005

1. Remove spring pin (A) from drilled pin (B) on left and right side of ROPS.

2. Remove drilled pin from left and right side of ROPS.

MX7004

3. Push ROPS into upright position.

4. Install drilled pin (B) into holes on left and right side of ROPS, and secure in place with spring pins (A).

5. Tighten the ROPS attaching bolts (C) to 40 N·m (30 lb-ft).

Checking Engine Oil Level


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the oil dipstick tube location. Clean area around dipstick before removing. Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is low: · Check oil level before operating. · Check oil level when the engine is cold and not running. · Keep level between the full and the add marks. · Shut off engine before adding oil. · Check oil level twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours a day.

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

2. Tilt operator's seat platform forward.

MX18720

3. Remove dipstick (A) located on the left side of the engine under the seat. Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth.

MX3220

4. Install dipstick, then remove again. Check oil level. Oil should be between levels (B) and (C) on the dipstick.

· If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than level (B) on the dipstick.

· If oil is above level (B) on the dipstick, drain to proper level.

5. Install dipstick.

6. Lower operator's seat platform.

Test Safety Systems

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

· Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.

· Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

The safety systems installed on your machine should be checked before each machine use. Be sure you have read the machine operator manual and are completely familiar with the operation of the machine before performing these safety system checks.

Use the testing procedures in the Operating section of this manual to check for normal operation of machine.

If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not operate machine. See your authorized dealer for service.

Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.

Testing PTO Switch

1. Sit on the seat and verify seat is properly adjusted for operator's weight. (Seat should spring down slightly so seat switch is actuated.)

2. Lock the park brake.

3. Pull PTO knob up to the ON position.

4. Try to start engine.

Result: The starting motor must not engage. If it does, there is a problem with the safety interlock circuit.

5. Unlock the park brake (keep the PTO switch on). Try to start engine.

Result: The starting motor must not engage. If it does, there is a problem with the safety interlock circuit.

Testing Seat and Park Brake Switch

1. Sit on the seat and verify seat is properly adjusted for operator's weight. (Seat should spring down slightly so seat switch is actuated.)

2. Push PTO knob down to the OFF position.

3. Push down master brake pedal.

4. Start engine.

5. Release master brake pedal.

6. Rise up off of seat, but do not get off machine.

Result: Engine should stop after a few seconds. If engine does not stop, there is a problem with the safety interlock circuit.

Testing the Park Brake

1. Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade). Stop the engine and lock the park brake.

Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (ANSI standards permit movement of no more that 61cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine moves more than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See your John Deere Dealer.

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