S240 Riding Lawn Tractor
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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
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Section 06 - Safety Labels No-Text
Safety Label Location
Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
Read Operator’s Manual
Keep Children Away from Mower
Avoid Injury From Tipping
Prevent Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
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
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Section 15 - Machine Cleanout
Cleanout Areas
Section 25 - Operating Controls
Operator Station Controls
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
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 Hydrostatic Transmission
Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
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
Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
Using Weights
Using Tire Chains
Using Accessories
Choosing Mower Blades
Mowing Tips
Towing Loads
Section 26 - Replacement Parts
Service Literature
Parts
Section 35 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
Section 40 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Front Axle
Lubricating Pivot Points
Section 45 - Service Engine
Emissions Service Information
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Cleaning Engine Shroud
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
Checking Spark Plug
Replacing Fuel Filter
Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
Section 50 - Service Transmission
Checking Transmission
Section 55 - Service Mower
Removing Mower Deck
Installing Mower Deck
Replacing Mower Drive Belt
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
Model S240
Electrical System
Fuel System
Tires
Capacities
Dimensions
Recommended Lubricants
Mower Deck
Section 85 - Warranty
Product 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 - John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
Section SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
Section SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template