Mower Decks for Front Mount Mowers
60, 62, and 72-Inch
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Machine Use
Section 00 - Product Identification
Product Compatibility
Record Identification Numbers
Section 05 - Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
Pictorial Safety Signs
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects - M118040
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades - M118041
Danger - M139475
Danger
CE Certification label - TCU15931
Section 10 - Safety
Training
Preparation
Operation
Maintenance and Storage
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Avoid Tipping
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Practice Safe Maintenance
Section 15 - Assembly
Install Enclosure Kit (62-Inch)
Install Caster Wheels
Install PTO Shaft
Install Deflector (60 and 72 Inch)
Install Anti-Scalp Wheel (60 and 72 Inch)
Section 20 - Preparing Vehicle
Install Enclosure Kit (62-Inch)
Section 25 - Installing
Install Proper Ballast
Check Tire Pressure
Installing Mower Deck
Section 30 - Removing and Storing
Removing Mower Deck
Storing Safety
Storing Attachment
Section 35 - Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Using Mower Deck Service Latches
Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height (60 and 72 Inch)
Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height (62 Inch)
Checking Mower Deck Level
Adjusting Level Side-to-Side (60 and 72 Inch)
Adjusting Level Side-to-Side (62 Inch)
Adjusting Level Front-to-Rear
Engaging Mower
Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels
Adjusting Mower Deck Rear Anti-Scalp Wheels
Section 40 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Initial Break-In
After Each Use
After First 10 Hours
Every 25 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 250 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Section 45 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Mower Blade Spindles
Lubricating Anti-Scalp Wheel (60 and 72 Inch)
Lubricating Caster Wheel Axles and Pivots
Lubricating PTO Driveshaft Universal Joints
Section 50 - Service Mower
Cleaning Mower Deck
Rotating Mower Deck
Removing and Installing Belt Shields
Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
Removing and Installing Drive Belt and Gearbox
Checking Gearbox Oil Level
Changing Gearbox Oil
Removing and Installing Blades
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
Section 55 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Section 60 - Specifications
60 Inch Mower Deck (Side Discharge)
62 Inch Mower Deck (Rear Discharge)
72 Inch Mower Deck (Side Discharge)
Tire Dimensions
Tire Inflation Pressures
Capacities
Recommended Lubricants
Tightening Torques
Sound Measurements: 60-Inch Side-Discharge Mower Deck
Sound Measurements: 62-Inch Rear-Discharge Mower Deck
Sound Measurements: 72-Inch Side-Discharge Mower Deck
Section 65 - Getting Quality Service
Service Literature
Parts
Order Service Parts Online
John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Part Numbers
Section 70 - Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
Section 75 - Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
Section 80 - Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity