John Deere Select Series™ Tractors X350,
X354, X370, X380
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Machine Use
Special Messages
Attachments for Your Machine
Section 05 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Section 10 - Safety Labels No-Text
Safety Labels No-Text Location
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 Rotating Blades
Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
Prevent Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
Hot Surface
Section 15 - Safety
Training
Preparation
Operation
Maintenance and Storage
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Keep Riders Off
Towing Loads Safely
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Practice Safe Maintenance
Prevent Fires
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Handling Fuel Safely
Tire Safety
Checking Wheel Hardware
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Section 20 - Machine Cleanout
Cleanout Areas
Section 25 - Operating Controls
Operator Station Controls
Instrument Cluster
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 Wheels
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Park Brake
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Park Brake
Using Key Switch and Headlights
Using the Hour Meter
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Emergency Stopping
Using Travel Pedals
Using Cruise Control
Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Mower Attachment / Mower Lift
Using Mower Engagement Switch
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
Moving Machine by Hand
Using Mower Gates (42-inch Edge™ Mulch Mower)
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
Using Weights
Using Tire Chains
Towing Loads
Mowing Tips
42A Blade Choices
42M, 48A, and 54A Blade Choices
Section 35 - Replacement Parts
Service Literature
Parts
Section 40 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
Section 45 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Pivot Points
Lubricating Front Axle
Lubricating Rear U-Joints (4-Wheel Steer Models)
Lubricating Lift Pedal Assembly
Section 50 - Service Engine
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Cleaning Engine Shroud
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
Checking Spark Plug
Adjusting Carburetor
Replacing Fuel Filter
Section 55 - Service Transmission
Checking Transmission
Transmission Oil (X370)
Checking Transmission Oil Level (X370)
Changing Transmission Oil and Filter (X370)
Section 60 - Service Mower
Mower Deck Identification
Removing and Installing Shields
Removing Mower (42A and 42M Mowers)
Removing Mower (48A and 54A Mowers)
Installing Mower (42A and 42M Mowers)
Installing Mower (48A and 54A Mowers)
Adjusting Lift Assist Spring (If equipped)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 Mower)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42M, 48A, and 54A Mowers)
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
Servicing Mower Blades
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
Section 65 - Service Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Replacing Fuse
Section 70 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Lifting Machine
Removing and Installing Hood
Checking Tire Pressure
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with E-Clip)
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Section 75 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Machine
Mower
Section 80 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Section 85 - Assembly
Identify Parts
Parking Safely
Charge and Connect Battery
Install Steering Wheel
Install Seat Springs
Install Mower Discharge Chute (42 Mower)
Install Mower Discharge Chute (48A and 54A Mower)
Install Mower Anti-Scalp Wheels
Check Tire Pressure
Adjust Mower Deck Level
Check Engine Oil Level
Test Safety System
Predelivery Checklist
Section 90 - Specifications
Engine
Drivetrain
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
Electrical System
Fuel System
Tires
Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Mower Decks
Fast Idle Engine Speed
Recommended Lubricants
Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device
Sound Measurements
Vibration Measurements
Section 95 - Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
Section JDQS - John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
Section SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
Section SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template