X710, X730, X734, X738, X739 Riding Lawn Tractors
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Attachments for Your Machine
Section 05 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Section 11 - Safety Labels—Text
Safety Label Location
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
DANGER
WARNING
DANGER
HOT SURFACE
CAUTION
WARNING
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Section 13 - 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
Hot Surface
Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acid
Prevent Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury From PTO
Section 15 - Safety
Operating Safely
Using a Spark Arrestor
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Keep Riders Off
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
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 20 - 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 Tilt Steering Wheel
Install Seat (Standard Models)
Adjusting Seat (Standard)
Adjusting Seat (Special Edition)
Using Mower Height Control Knob
Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge - Method 1
Adjusting Mower Level Using Deck Leveling - Method 2
Testing Safety Systems
Testing PTO, RIO Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Park Brake
Using Key Switch
Using Indicator Lights
Using Light Switch
Starting the Engine
Starting When Engine Runs Out of Fuel
Idling the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Emergency Stopping
Using Travel Pedals
Using Cruise Control
Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Traction Assist
Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
Using 12-Volt Outlet
Installing Attachments
Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
Using Hydraulic Control Levers
Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
Moving Machine by Hand
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Ballasting Machine Safely
Ballasting Machine
Installing Rear Wheel Weights
Using Tire Chains
Blade Choices
Section 35 - Replacement Parts
Service Literature
Parts
Part Numbers
Section 40 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
After First 8 Hours
After First 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours or 12 Months (whichever comes first)
Every 200 Hours or 12 Months (whichever comes first)
Every 200 Hours
Every 400 Hours or 24 Months (Whichever Comes First)
Section 45 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (4WS Models)
Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (2WD Models)
Lubricating Front Axle (2WD Models)
Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (4WD Models)
Section 50 - Service Engine
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Avoid Fumes
Filling Fuel Tank
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Air Intake Screens
Servicing Air Cleaner Element
Checking Spark Plug
Recommended Engine Coolant
Service Cooling System Safely
Servicing Cooling System
Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
Adjusting Carburetor
Servicing Fan Belt
Replacing Fuel Filter (X710, X730, X734, X738, X739)
Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
Section 55 - Service Transmission
Transmission Oil
Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel
Drive (HFWD) System)
Changing HFWD System Hydraulic Oil and Filter (Transaxle and
HFWD Front Axle)
Section 60 - Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
Removing and Installing the Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Replacing Taillight Bulb
Replacing Fuses and Relays (X710)
Replacing Fuses and Relays (X730, X734, X738, X739)
Section 65 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Lifting Machine
Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Raising and Lowering Hood
Removing and Installing Hood
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)
Section 70 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Machine
Mower
Steering
Section 75 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Section 80 - Specifications
Engine (X710)
Engine (X730, X734, X738, X739)
Fuel System
Electrical System
Capacities
Drive Train
Travel Speeds
Steering and Brakes
Dimensions (X710, X730, X734)
Dimensions (X738)
Dimensions (X739)
Weight
Tire Pressures
Recommended Lubricants
Section 90 - 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