Introduction
Safety Signs
Controls
Operating Machine
Operating Mower
Lawn Care
Replacement Parts
Service Machine Safely
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Service Interval Chart
Service Engine
Service Transmission
Service Steering & Brakes
Service Mower
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Removing Mower
Installing Mower
Troubleshooting
Storing Machine
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Service Literature
QUALITY DOESN'T END WHEN YOU INVEST IN A DEERE
Service Machine Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
· Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.
· Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.
· To prevent them from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts.
· Before servicing machine, lower attachments to the ground. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Move hydraulic lift levers back and forth to relieve pressure. Lock park brake and remove the key. Let tractor cool.
· Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.
· Never run engine unless park brake is locked.
· Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
· Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on tractor.
· Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
· Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.
· Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
· Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
· Waste products such as used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people.
· DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.
· See your local Recycling Center or John Deere dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
· A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. See your John Deere dealer for the MSDS on chemical products used with your machine.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
· Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
· Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.
· If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.