Pre-Delivery

Check and perform the following on all tractors. Complete the Customer Satisfaction Checklist that came with the tractor.

1. Lubricate all grease fittings. Refer to Operator’s Manual as needed for location information.

2. Check all fluid levels. Refer to Operator’s Manual or under hood decal as needed for oil type and specifications:

   1. Engine oil.

   2. Engine coolant - check level in radiator and in overflow reservoir.

   3. Transaxle/transmission oil.

   4. Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) axle oil (if equipped).

   5. Mower deck or attachment gearbox oil (if equipped).

   6. Fill fuel tank with fresh stabilized fuel to prevent gum and varnish from forming in fuel system. Use John Deere TY15977 Fuel Stabilizer.

3. Check bypass valve lever- tractor should be able to be pushed forward and backward with lever engaged and brake off.

4. Check cruise control latch function:

   1. Depress forward pedal, engage cruise by pressing bottom of cruise control latch. Forward pedal should stay down.

   2. Tap park brake pedal or forward pedal. Cruise control should disengage.

5. Check hydraulic functions - raise and lower mower deck. Cycle several times to remove any trapped air.

6. Check operation of instrument panel indicator lights, headlights, taillights, backup lights and rear work lights. See Operator’s Manual for information on instrument panel light functions.

7. Wash tractor to remove dirt and dust. Wax hood and fender deck for scratch protection.

8. Give customer the Operator Manual and tell customer the importance of using the fuel stabilizer. Remind customer to keep fuel stabilizer out of the reach of children.