D105, D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and
D170 John Deere Tractors
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Section 00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Section 05 - Safety Labels—Text
Safety Label Location (Text)
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
Avoid Injury From Hot Surface
Prevent Equipment Fires
Certification
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Section 06 - Safety Labels—No Text
Safety Label Location (No Text)
Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
Read Operator’s Manual
Keep Children Away from Mower
Avoid Injury From Tipping
Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
Prevent Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acid
Avoid Injury from Hot Surfaces
Section 10 - Safety
Operating Safely
Using a Spark Arrestor
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Keep Riders Off
Towing Loads Safely
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Prevent Fires
Handling Fuel Safely
Tire Safety
Checking Wheel Hardware
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Section 15 - Machine Cleanout
Prevent Fires
Cleanout Areas
Section 20 - Assembly
Charge and Connect Battery
Check Tire Pressure
Adjust Mower Deck Level
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Machine Safety System
Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)
Section 25 - Operating Controls
Operator Station Controls (D105)
Operator Station Controls (D110, D125, D130)
Operator Station Controls (D140, D155, D160, D170)
Section 30 - Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Adjusting Seat
Adjusting Cutting Height
Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Park Brake
Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using the Park Brake
Using the Hourmeter and Service Reminder
Using Key Switch and Headlights
Starting the Engine
Idling the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Cruise Control (D125, D130, D140, D155, D160, D170)
Engaging and Disengaging Mower
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
Moving Machine by Hand
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Using Weights
Using Tire Chains
Using Accessories
Choosing Mower Blades
Mowing Tips
Section 35 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
Section 40 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Front Axle
Lubricating Pivot Points
Section 45 - Service Engine
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (D105 and D110)
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (D125, D130 and D140)
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (D155, D160 and D170)
Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
Checking Spark Plug
Adjusting Carburetor
Replacing Fuel Filter
Section 50 - Service Transmission
Checking Transmission
Section 55 - Service Mower
Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave
122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Deck)
Removing Mower Deck
Installing Mower Deck
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in. ) and 137 cm (54
in.) Mower Decks)
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
Servicing Mower Blades
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
Section 60 - Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Replacing Fuse
Section 65 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Lifting Machine
Checking Tire Pressure
Removing and Installing Hood
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
Section 70 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Tractor
Mower
Section 75 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Section 80 - Specifications
Automatic Model D105
Hydrostatic Model D110
Hydrostatic Model D125
Hydrostatic Models D130
Hydrostatic Models D140
Hydrostatic Models D155
Hydrostatic Models D160 and D170
Electrical System
Capacities
Fuel System (All Models)
Recommended Lubricants
Dimensions
Tires
Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)
Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)
Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)
Section 85 - Warranty
Warranty
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
(Off-Road Gas Engines)
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
Section JDQS - Getting Quality Service
Service Literature
Parts
John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Section SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
Section SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template